- Adventure sport events are defined as much by the environment that they take place in, as the activity the participants undertake.
- Activity specific governing body guidelines or regulation where it exists, must be followed.
- Plan early by drafting an Event Management Plan (EMP) and risk assessment
- Identify stakeholders early, consult and gain the appropriate consents
- A comprehensive risk assessment for the event activities directs event operations.
- Volunteer led events should comply with normal health and safety requirements
- Make sure the medical team has appropriate experience
- Allow for challenging communications in remote locations
- Monitor participants and ensure they are all accounted for at the finish
