AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management

AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning

COURSE LENGTH

TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)

CEUS

1.6

VENUE

BY JURISDICTION

This course is designed to develop capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to sport and special event safety and security. Through activity-based training modules, participants will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport and special events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organizations and coordinate the development of a sport and/or special event risk management and planning process.

This course represents a cooperative effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS⁴) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC), a member of the Texas A&M University System.

Topics

  • Key Planning Terms and Definitions
  • Risk Management Considerations
  • Risk Assessment Components
  • Plan Types
  • Information and Intelligence
  • Event to Incident Transition
  • Training Development and Opportunities
  • Exercise Types
  • Continuous Improvement

Participants

  • Venue and Event Leadership
  • Event Management and Operations Staff
  • Venue and Facility Staff
  • Athletic Departments
  • Athletic and League Personnel
  • Parking and Transportation Authorities
  • Public Safety Agencies
  • Risk Management Personnel
  • Emergency Management
  • Community Planners
  • School District Faculty and Staff
  • Cyber and Information Technology Staff
  • Event Service Providers (security, staffing, etc.)
  • Public Healthcare Authorities
  • Parks and Recreational Departments

Recommended Training

  • IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
  • IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
  • IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Registration Requirements

Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register online here.

Workshop Resources

Course Information Flyer
Course Design Document

Course Schedule

Start DateCompletion DateCityOnline Registration
Mar 25, 2025Mar 26, 2025Columbus, OHClick Here
Mar 26, 2025Mar 27, 2025Quapaw, OKClick Here
Apr 1, 2025Apr 2, 2025Camdenton, MOClick Here
Apr 8, 2025Apr 9, 2025Oak Forest, ILClick Here
Apr 16, 2025Apr 17, 2025Cape May, NJClick Here
Apr 22, 2025Apr 23, 2025Lubbock, TXClick Here
May 7, 2025May 8, 2025Natchitoches, LAClick Here
Jun 10, 2025Jun 11, 2025Wilkes Barre, PAClick Here
Jun 10, 2025Jun 11, 2025Kennesaw, GAClick Here
Jul 22, 2025Jul 23, 2025Kissimmee, FLClick Here
Aug 12, 2025Aug 13, 2025Indianapolis, PAClick Here

For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.