Published August 9, 2007
In the last 6 months we have helped two of our client organizations, PSOs in two different provinces, deal with the aftermath of employee theft. For one organization, the outcome was the loss of tens of thousands of dollars, none of which is likely recoverable from the former executive director.…
Published November 2, 2002
By Rachel Corbett.
According to the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, over 40 percent of Canadian volunteers hold positions on boards and committees. These hundreds of thousands of leaders in the voluntary sector are to be applauded and supported for their willingness to take on the responsibilities associated with such directorships, and the corresponding risks.…
Published August 23, 2002
INTRODUCTION
Risk is an integral element of sport. Sport without risk would cease to be sport. This unique aspect of sport must be factored into any discussion of risk management within sport facilities, programs and events. A second unique aspect of risk management in sport is that the overwhelming majority of opportunities to participate in sport in Canada arise out of the efforts of private, voluntary organizations.…
Published April 20, 1996
In the last issue we explained how contributory negligence was one defense against liability for negligence. "Waiver of liability agreements" (commonly referred to as "waivers") are another type of defense. Waivers are common in sport programs and facilities.…
Published January 25, 1994
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 all times have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for participants, and to respect the individual rights of their athletes.…
Published May 1, 1993
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.…
Toronto – February 4, 2025 – Sport Law is pleased to invite sport leaders to register for a two-part on-line Management by Values workshop, to help leaders take their leadership practice to the next level.
This virtual workshop will provide participants with the knowledge they need to understand the principles and processes of Management by Values, create shared learning through peer-to-peer success stories, and build a roadmap to activate values within their organization’s culture. …
Sport Law is pleased to invite sport leaders to register for a two-part on-line Management by Values workshop, to help leaders take their leadership practice to the next level.
This virtual workshop will provide participants with the knowledge they need to understand the principles and processes of Management by Values, create shared learning through peer-to-peer success stories, and build a roadmap to activate values within their organization’s culture. …
Kaelem Moniz, for Sport Law
Have you ever been ziplining? Gone to a trampoline park? Or even played in an amateur sports league? If so, there is a good chance that you have, at some point, signed a waiver of liability.…
Although good policy development is critical to safe sport, it is most effective when used in connection with an implementation strategy. This interactive session explores some of the leading-edge processes being used to implement safe sport and how they are building a culture of trust along the way. …
