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Adventure Sport Events

Please note: The information contained in this chapter sets out good practice guidance that should be carefully considered by organisers of Adventure sport events. However, this is guidance only and does not cover everything that an organiser needs to do, or consider, so that they can deliver a safe event.

Updated: 8 December 2025

Key Points

Introduction

Planning

The Ethos of Adventure Sport Challenges

Liaison with Landowners, Residents & Communities

Access Rights & Responsibilities

Liaison with Authorities & Licensing

Environmental Considerations

Contingency Planning

Medical & Emergencies

Signage & Waymarking

Event Centre

Command, Control & Communications

Timing & Tracking

Waste Management & Sustainability

Health & Safety

Charity Events

Extreme Weather

Adventure Sport Events – One Page Version

Also in this chapter

  • Key Points
  • Introduction
  • Planning
  • The Ethos of Adventure Sport Challenges
  • Liaison with Landowners, Residents & Communities
  • Access Rights & Responsibilities
  • Liaison with Authorities & Licensing
  • Environmental Considerations
  • Contingency Planning
  • Medical & Emergencies
  • Signage & Waymarking
  • Event Centre
  • Command, Control & Communications
  • Timing & Tracking
  • Waste Management & Sustainability
  • Health & Safety
  • Charity Events
  • Extreme Weather
  • Adventure Sport Events – One Page Version