Guidelines for Higher-Risk Activities
United States and Canada
Guidelines are presented here for church-sponsored activities that are deemed
higher-risk. The expectation is that leadership will assume the needed
responsibility to understand and implement these guidelines with wisdom and
effectiveness. It is important that youth have fun if it is provided in the
context of care and safety.
Lifeguard Requirements
are needed anytime water-related activities are provided.
These guidelines are divided into four sections:
If the guidelines in the Activities to Be Contracted with Professional
Companies and Activities Being Taught sections are not followed and
an accident occurs, the sponsoring jurisdiction will be responsible for the
first $10,000 of any loss paid, or defense and claims handling expenses paid.
If a jurisdiction, camp, or congregation sponsors an activity listed in the
Activities
Not Sponsored section and an accident occurs, the sponsoring jurisdiction, camp,
or congregation will be responsible for the first $50,000 of any loss paid, or
defense and claims handling expense paid.
Please contact Risk Management Services at 1-800-825-2806, if you are
planning on sponsoring any of these activities. The activities listed and
discussed are not meant to be all-inclusive and these lists may be updated at
any time, so please contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Updated:
03/17/2008
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