Keeping a Safe Playing Environment with Todd Satterly – Jeffersonville HS (IN)

Six issues that consistently arise in court cases:

1. Selection & setup of the environment
2. Inspection of the environment
3. Maintenance/repairs of the defects in the environment
4. Compliance with local safe building codes
5. Protection of non-participating third parties in the environment (spectators, officials, coaches, etc.)
6. Planning & implementation of event security measures (prep for emergencies & contingencies)

KEY - "Papering The Trail"

• A common thread among the court cases is the need for inspection checklists, maintenance request and response forms, and other written documentation and evidencing the exercise of reasonable precautions