Sports And Recreation Liability Law In Canada

Subtitle: for parents, coaches, and sport organizers. Recreational activities can be risky and when accidents occur, you may be liable for damages. This guide book explains the sports law and what to do if you are sued, and includes information on the types of insurance available.

"Recreation Services is a new and accessible textbook outlining legal issues in Canadian sport and recreation management. Author Nora Rock covers a range of key topics that students in Sport and Recreation programs must understand as they enter the field, including risk analysis, insurance, legal liability, issues in tourism and casual recreation, and professional and amateur sport participation."--pub. desc.

This is an essential resource for all outdoor programming agencies and leaders. Glenda Hanna examines relevant negligence law as it is applied in Canada courts of law and identifies the legally defined responsibilities of program administrators, leaders, and participants.

Discussions of classroom, coaching, and athletic training liability as well as the liability for facilities and equipment with both Canadian and American cases cited.