by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
Supervision: It’s more than just keeping an eye on things. The need for amateur sports administrators to understand their legal responsibilities with regard to supervision and instruction can’t be stressed enough. In the arena of amateur sports, lack of supervision is...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
Injuries are a part of intramural and extramural sports and recreation programs. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, high school athletes account for 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations each year....
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a groundbreaking piece of legislation since its inception in 1990, aimed at eliminating discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title II of ADA specifically mandates that all public services must be...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
Sports and recreation providers, both public and private, have a legal duty to ensure that the facilities they use are suitable for the intended activity. Because providers have this legal obligation to keep users safe from unreasonable risks, it is essential that...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
During the past two years, the number of lawsuits against recreation and entertainment business venues has steadily risen. In today’s struggling economy, even the smallest incident can result in a lawsuit. During the past two years, the number of lawsuits...
