Risks in sport and recreation
The following information provides an indication of the range
of risks in a sport and recreation environment, and it is not
an exhaustive list. The term risk should be seen as including
far more than health and safety issues. As you will see from the list below that risk management is a primary task of all sport and recreation managers.
Risks of Injury
- Injury to humans - athletes, coaches, referees, officials
and spectators
- Injuries to animals i.e. horses, livestock, other domesticated
animals, wildlife
Risks of Reputation
- Loss of an organisation or individual's good name i.e. acquires
a negative image
- Community outrage over drugs in sport and cheating in a sport
Risks of Financial Loss
- Loss of assets due to theft, fire, flood or vandalism
- Financial losses resulting from staging events, activities
and/or programs
- Loss of future income i.e. loss of sponsor
- Financial losses arising from legal proceedings
Risks of Losing Facilities
- Loss of facilities due to environmental damage
- Loss of facilities due to bio-hazards
- Loss of facilities due to Acts of Nature
Risks of Imprisonment
- Failing to abide by Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
- Involvement in drugs and doping
- Sexual relations with minors
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