ABSTRACT
Understanding the law related to negligence and the prevalent liability issues in your sport organization is critical in gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This chapter discusses the law of negligence as it applies to those who are athletes or participants in the activities or sports you offer in your organization. Your participants are important stakeholders in your organization, and your organization’s success is directly tied to making the participant experience enriching. Understanding the liability concerns related to participants can help you reframe potential liabilities as opportunities to make your programs safer and less prone to litigation.
