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ATHLETIC FACILITIES Some Basic Safety Considerations
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Physical Environment
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Creating a Safe Physical Environment Athletes and “Invitees” Fitness and conditioning areas Playing field/activity surface Activity structures -- backstops, goals, bleachers, docks Locker rooms Access restrictions for safety and security Facilities provided by the other team
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Safety in The Stands Unobstructed ingress/egress Bleachers in good condition/guarded Railings sturdy and secure Stairways visible, stairs themselves marked Signage Trained ushers Creating a Safe Physical Environment
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Ensuring Accessibility ADA: More Than Just Employment Rights Ensure everyone can use “public” facilities Provide equal opportunity to participate Accessibility requires extra emergency preparedness attention? ADA: Solutions Facilities Program access Emergency response
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Spectator Issues
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Managing the Crowds Crowd size estimates and occupancy Fire codes, evacuation routes Sufficient security and/or police Identifiable clothing for ushers and others Signs visible and public address system audible Emergency plan for adverse crowd behavior
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Recognizing Parking and Traffic Risks Crowd size estimates Traffic control Sufficient security and/or police Identifiable clothing Signs visible and public address system audible Emergency plan for adverse crowd behavior
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Leasing Facilities to Others Agreed upon allocation of duties and risks with “tenant” Contract with the “tenant” Certificates of insurance/copies of insurance policies Notes and records of ongoing communication Record of resolving any disputes and/or addressing violation of the contract provisions
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