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
Jul 28, 2026Jul 29, 2026Greeley, COClick Here
Aug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026Auburn, ALClick Here
Aug 12, 2026Aug 13, 2026Bozeman, MTClick Here
Aug 25, 2026Aug 26, 2026Firestone, COClick Here
Oct 20, 2026Oct 21, 2026Manheim, PAClick Here
Oct 29, 2026Oct 30, 2026California, PAClick Here
Nov 3, 2026Nov 4, 2026Greenville, SCClick Here
Nov 4, 2026Nov, 5, 2026Rockwall, TXClick Here
Nov 17, 2026Nov 18, 2026Bluffton, INClick Here
Feb 2, 2027Feb 3, 2027Raleigh, NCClick Here
Feb 9, 2027Feb 10, 2027Santa Fe, NMClick Here
Jun 15, 2027Jun 16, 2027Albuquerque, NMClick Here
Jul 27, 2027Jul 28, 2027Oxford, ALClick Here

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