Persons who engage in activities involving personal risk have increasingly greater expectations concerning their safety and are litigating in increasing numbers. Sport is inherently risky for the participants, officials, and even spectators. However, not all of the injuries that occur as a result of engaging in these inherently risky activities are inevitable. Many of the inherent risks of sport activities are preventable, and risks can be controlled by managers of sport facilities. Unfortunately, one cannot prevent the initiation of lawsuits, but one can prevent litigation losses. This article discusses some of the practical aspects of risk management of sport facilities in colleges and universities.
