MGT-404: Sports and Special Events Incident Management
COURSE LENGTH
TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)
CEUS
1.6
VENUE
BY JURISDICTION
This course emphasizes the unique aspects of response to an incident occurring during a sports/special event, including considerations for business continuity and after-action activities. You will learn the skills necessary to effectively manage an incident by applying and implementing a multi-disciplinary management team approach as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the end of the course, a practical application exercise can be customized to the facility where the course is held.
This course has a limited offering with priority to large venue sporting and special events.
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
- Incident Management for Sports/Special Events
- National Incident Management System
- Business Continuity Considerations
- After Action Reporting
- Incident Action Planning
- Resource Management Process
Participants
- Athletic Departments
- Operators of Large Arenas/Venues
- Campus Emergency Management, Administration, Environmental Health and Safety, Public Affairs and Sports Information, and Physical Plant/Public Works
- Local Elected Officials
- Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- Law Enforcement
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Public Health
- Public Works
- Other State and Local Agency Representatives
- Media Representatives
Recommended Training
- IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200 or equivalent basic Incident Command System training
- AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning or equivalent training/experience
Registration Requirements
Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register online here.
Workshop Resources
Course Schedule
| Start Date | Completion Date | City | Online Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | Click Here |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | Arlington, TX | Click Here |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Lexington, TX | Click Here |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Portsmouth, VA | Click Here |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Houston, TX | Click Here |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Columbia, MO | Click Here |
For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.