The Charitable and Non-profit sector in Canada has experienced unprecedented changes in the 1990's. As senior levels of government spend less and transfer more responsibilities downwards to municipalities and community agencies, Canadian charities and non-profit organizations have been left with … [Read more...] about Policy Planning and Dispute Management in the Non-Profit Sector
From Little League to Ben Johnson: Alternatives for Resolving Sports Disputes
By Graeme Mew A constant challenge in any system of dispute resolution involves balancing the desirability of having fair procedures for the resolution of disputes against the availability of resources to administer dispute resolution programs. The quest for fairness is particularly challenging … [Read more...] about From Little League to Ben Johnson: Alternatives for Resolving Sports Disputes
Responsibilities of the Coach/Director
Our column this issue is not about coaches. Instead, it is about directors, and we've chosen this topic because a good number of coaches also happen to be elected or appointed directors of sport organizations or clubs. Wearing several hats is not uncommon in the sport realm, and remembering which … [Read more...] about Responsibilities of the Coach/Director
Coaches and General Liability Insurance
Having general liability insurance coverage is something every coach should seriously consider. Apart from insurance being a sensible risk management tool, it is clear that in our increasingly litigious climate, the coach is not immune to lawsuits. There are many examples in case law where coaches … [Read more...] about Coaches and General Liability Insurance
Personal Risk Management
More than ever before, coaches are aware of the risks and responsibilities they assume when they coach. These risks and responsibilities include those that are legal in nature. No matter what their certification level, career status, place or type of employment, or location of residence, coaches at … [Read more...] about Personal Risk Management
Risk Management for the Recreation Professional
Recreation is an inherently risky business. In Canada, injury statistics show nearly thirty percent of all injuries to adults result from sport and recreation activities. This figure rises to 40 percent for injuries in the 15 to 24 age group. In Ontario, where sports-related injuries have at times … [Read more...] about Risk Management for the Recreation Professional