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
Oct 7, 2026Oct 8, 2026Little Rock, ARClick Here
Oct 13, 2026Oct 14, 2026Hardin, MTClick Here
Oct 14, 2026Oct 15, 2026Baltimore, MDClick Here
Oct 20, 2026Oct 21, 2026Manheim, PAClick Here
Oct 20, 2026Oct 21, 2026Peachtree City, GAClick Here
Oct 29, 2026Oct 30, 2026California, PAClick Here
Nov 3, 2026Nov 4, 2026Greenville, SCClick Here
Nov 4, 2026Nov, 5, 2026Rockwall, TXClick Here
Nov 12, 2026Nov 13, 2026Chesterfield, VAClick Here
Nov 12, 2026Nov 13, 2026Tigard, ORClick Here
Nov 17, 2026Nov 18, 2026Bluffton, INClick Here
Dec 8, 2026Dec 9, 2026Las Vegas, NVClick Here
Dec 9, 2026Dec 10, 2026Des Moines, IAClick Here
Dec 15, 2026Dec 16, 2026Pensacola, FLClick Here
Feb 2, 2027Feb 3, 2027Raleigh, NCClick Here
Feb 2, 2027Feb 3, 2027Clarksboro, NJClick Here
Feb 9, 2027Feb 10, 2027Santa Fe, NMClick Here
Mar 30, 2027Mar 31, 2027Springfield, MOClick Here
Apr 13, 2027Apr 14, 2027Lebanon, OHClick Here
Apr 19, 2027Apr 20, 2027Benton, ILClick Here
May 10, 2027May 11, 2027Charlestown, INClick Here
Jun 15, 2027Jun 16, 2027Albuquerque, NMClick Here
Jul 27, 2027Jul 28, 2027Oxford, ALClick Here
Aug 9, 2027Aug 10, 2027Tucson, AZClick Here

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