MGT-467: COMMUNICATION PLANNING AND COORDINATION FOR SPORT AND SPECIAL EVENTS
COURSE LENGTH
TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)
CEUS
1.6
VENUE
BY JURISDICTION
The Communication Planning and Coordination for Sport and Special Events course is designed to support sport and special event stakeholders in enhancing the planning, creation, and delivery of event- and incident-related messaging. This course prepares participants to plan for, create, and deliver internal and external event- and incident-related information necessary for the preservation of life safety and the completion of a sport or special event.
This training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of 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
- Establishing Event Communications
- Preparing the Team
- Coordinating External Communications
- Facilitating Event Day Communications
- Managing Public Incident Communication
Participants
- Venue/Event Managers
- Government (Local, State, Federal, Etc.)
- Venue/Event Operations
- Community Event Organizers
- Venue/Event Security
- Permitting Staff and Officials
- Event Planners/Consultants
- Transportation
- Event Communications
- Law Enforcement
- Event Promoters and Marketing
- Very Important Person (VIP) Staff
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Emergency Managers
- Third-Party Service Providers
- Administrators, Officials, and Liaisons
- Athletic Departments
- Public Safety Agencies (Fire, Emergency Services, Etc.)
Recommended Training
- AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
- IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- 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 Schedule
| Start Date | Completion Date | City | Online Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | Smyrna, DE | Click Here |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Greeley, CO | Click Here |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Beaufort, SC | Click Here |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | Arlington, TX | Click Here |
For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.