MGT-412: Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions

MGT-412: Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions

COURSE LENGTH

TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)

CEUS

1.6

VENUE

BY JURISDICTION

This course is designed to support sport and special event stakeholders in preparing or enhancing protective action planning by incorporating flexible and scalable concepts. This course prepares participants to collaborate on evacuation and protective action plans with actionable decision criteria that can be adapted for almost any event.

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

  • Protective Action Preparations, Considerations, and Planning
  • Protective Action Implementation
  • Communicating Protective Actions
  • Training for Protective Actions

Participants

  • Venue/Event Managers
  • Venue/Event Operations
  • Venue/Event Security
  • Athletic Departments
  • Risk Managers
  • Public Safety Agencies
  • Law Enforcement
  • Emergency Managers
  • Local Government
  • Third Party Service Providers
  • Administrators and Officials

Recommended Training

  • AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning (or equivalent experience)
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • 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
Dec 3, 2025Dec 4, 2025Columbia, MOClick Here
Dec 9, 2025Dec 10, 2025Doral, FLClick Here
Feb 23, 2026Feb 24, 2026Rock Hill, SCClick Here
Mar 9, 2026Mar 10, 2026Honolulu, HIClick Here
Mar 17, 2026Mar 18, 2026Williston, VTClick Here
Apr 1, 2026Apr 2, 2026Boise, IDClick Here
Apr 9, 2026Apr 10, 2026Santa Fe, NMClick Here
Apr 14, 2026Apr 15, 2026Portsmouth, VAClick Here
Apr 23, 2026Apr 24, 2026Anchorage, AKClick Here
Apr 28, 2026Apr 29, 2026San Antonio, TXClick Here
May 12, 2026May 13, 2026Everett, WAClick Here
Jun 3, 2026Jun 4, 2026West Lafayette, INClick Here
Jun 16, 2026Jun 17, 2026Griffin, GAClick Here
Jul 21, 2026Jul 22, 2026Austin, TXClick Here
Aug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026San Antonio, TXClick Here
Aug 11, 2026Aug 12, 2026Auburn, ALClick Here

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