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
- IS-200.B: 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 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 |
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Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Richmond, KY | Click Here |
Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 | Erie, PA | Click Here |
Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Glendale, AZ | Click Here |
Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Washington, DC | Click Here |
Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Click Here |
Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 | Weslaco, TX | Click Here |
Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 | Salt Lake City, UT | Click Here |
Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 | Kalispell, MT | Click Here |
Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Gainesville, FL | Click Here |
Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | San Francisco, CA | Click Here |
Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Kyle, TX | Click Here |
Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | Aurora, IL | Click Here |
Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Conway, AR | Click Here |
Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Houston, TX | Click Here |
For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.