Events with Physical Activity

Student groups organize a variety of events that involve physical activity, including but not limited to: 

• Yoga, dance
• Running
• Dodgeball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cricket, football, badminton, etc.
• Skating, curling, hockey
• "Amazing Race" style events
• Events held at recreational facilities (i.e., trampoline parks, laser tag, etc.)
• Hiking or camping
• Ski and snowboard trips

Physical activity is a great way to have fun, promote health and wellness, and build community among students.

To help mitigate risks and support successful events, groups that host events with physical activity are required to have the following:

• Primary and Secondary Event Organizers.
• Risk Assessment Plan and Emergency Action Plan. These planning templates are required for high-risk events as they help groups identify and assess risks as well as plan mitigation and emergency response measures. These can be found in the event form or by emailing the Student Affairs Team.
• First aid kit and individuals trained in first aid on site.
• Incident Report Form on site.
• Comprehensive General Liability insurance (either annual or event insurance). Please check out Risk Management & Insurance - Student Groups and read on the requirements your group must meet when procuring insurance. Please review Risk Management & Insurance - Student Groups to learn more about insurance requirements
• Waivers and/or Informed Consent Forms signed by all participants. These will be created by the Student Affairs Team to be administered by the student group.

Ski & Snowboard Trips

Ski and snowboard trips usually involve at least three high-risk categories: travel, physical activity, and alcohol. Due to the risks associated with these trips, student groups are encouraged to book their trip with a touring company that organizes details (accommodations, travel and lift tickets) and has appropriate insurance in place to cover ski and snowboard activities, travel, and alcohol. Please submit ski and snowboard trips on Rubric as early as possible due to the risk management measures required.

More information on events with physical activity can be found in Event Organizer Training.