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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:48:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[There are several problems that you could potentially face if you allow the parents into the building - the building is not secured, a parent could get injured and have no way to call for help, you rcould have thefts, etc. If you did not specifically address this issue in your contract when you decided to allow the local swim team to practice in your facility,then you have the option of taking one or more of the following steps: One, address the issue with the mgr./coach of the local swim team and state that if parents wish to watch practice, they must stay in the pool area and the coach will be responsible for keeping them there. Two, address the issue in your contract and state that the leasor must be responsibile for the behavior and presence of the parents and that the school will not be liable in case of injury or accident. Three, lock down every other area to prevent anyone from accessing those areas or leaving the vicinity of the pool (if possible)and include in your contract that spectators/parents who wish to stay for practice must adhere to the rules. Four, establish your rules in the contract. Five,discuss what the leasor thinks would be an amicable solution that would protect your school and keep the leasor and parents safe. Approach any discussions with the leasor from the aspect of safety, risk management and protection for both parties. <br><br><div class='signature'>Janis K. Doleschal, Sports Law Consultant<br>Start Playing Safe, WI</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:48:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[We have had a similar situation. Our solution was to cancel the swim practice when we have Friday home football games. This eliminated the issue.<br><br><div class='signature'>Ray Moore, Athletic Director<br>Vista Murrieta High School, CA</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:14:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Reverse the policy? Absolutely not! As the athletic administrator, you have to develop policies and procedures that ensure the safety of your athletes and protect your facilities and those using them. With the possibility of theft, vandalism and the liability associated with people in areas without supervision, you not only have the responsibility to develop and enforce policies but also an obligation. In legal terms, you always have to act prudently to avoid negligence. To combat the flak, you should make every effort to educate the parents, stick to your guns and do what is right. <br><br><div class='signature'>David Hoch, Athletic Director<br>Loch Raven High School, MD</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:53:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Yes, tell them where they can go and cannot go. Should not be a big deal!<br><br><div class='signature'>Jan Van der Sanden, Recreation Program and Facility Supervisor<br>Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, CO</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Do not reverse the policy! My guess is that the parents were surprised and disappointed by the change of rules on football days. Hence, they reacted accordingly. Provide the parents with a full schedule of football dates for next year and thank them for understanding.<br><br><div class='signature'>Diane Guse Dahlmann, Director of Recreation, Services & Facilities<br>University of Missouri</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:51:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A local swim team practices in our high school pool on Friday nights, and many parents often stick around to watch practice. This year, we prohibited parents from being in the building during home football games because we feared they might wander into the football locker rooms or other parts of the building that are otherwise locked during swim practices. I took a lot of flak for that. Do you think I should reverse the policy next year? <br><br><div class='signature'>AB Editors </div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:47:56 GMT</pubDate>
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