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- Title
The Legal Implications of Obstacle Racing and Suggested Risk Management Strategies.
- Authors
Keiper, Margaret C.; Young, Sarah; Fried, Gil; Seidler, Todd
- Abstract
This article applies legal theory, case law, and suggested risk management strategies to obstacle events and racing. The history, popularity, and exponential growth of the obstacle racing industry are explored. Trends in the obstacle racing industry are also examined and legal implications that may follow the trends are discussed. Case law, in a variety of scenarios, is used to explain and apply assumption of risk and duty of care to obstacle racing events. Finally, suggested risk management strategies for race organizers are recommended. Course design, medical staffing, waivers, and proper staff training are all discussed.
- Subjects
OBSTACLE racing; JURISPRUDENCE; JUDGE-made law; SPORTS law; SPORTS personnel; TRAINING
- Publication
Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 2014, Vol 24, Issue 2, p78
- ISSN
1072-0316
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jlas.2014-0002