NCS4 National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum Set for Dec. 3-4, 2024
Tue, 10/22/2024 - 02:44pm | By: Anthony Palazzolo
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of 草榴社区 Mississippi (草榴社区) will host the 2024 National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum on December 3-4 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Join peers to address key safety and security challenges facing marathon and endurance events and to share best practices for continuous improvement.
Road races and other participatory sports events attract large numbers of athletes and spectators, making safety and security a top priority for race organizers, public safety, and host communities. These high-profile events give rise to a host of potential risks and threats that must be addressed to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and infrastructure.
鈥淭he December NCS4 Marathon and Endurance Events Forum will bring together subject matter experts from across the country to share best practices, but more importantly, we can collectively work together to problem solve similar challenges鈥�, said Dr. Michele 鈥淪helly鈥� Weinstein, Medical Operations Coordinator, Marine Corps Marathon Organization. 鈥淚 strongly encourage those who are new to the marathon and endurance event space to join us to make new connections and expand their network.鈥�
Moderated discussions at this year鈥檚 forum include:
- Crowd Management and Control
- Training for Staff and Volunteers
- Extreme Weather Preparedness
- Medical Considerations
- Communications
鈥淲e have an outstanding lineup of speakers and content for the forum that will provide our attendees with practical information and tools they can take home鈥�, said Lauren Cranford, Director of Operations, NCS4. 鈥淭his event allows the opportunity for collaboration and discussion of best practices with industry leaders across the country.鈥�
Event planners and operators, administrators and staff from marathons, half-marathons, 10K, 5K, and endurance events, law enforcement, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, emergency medical services, city planners, government officials, and sports commissions are invited to register as attendees for the Forum.
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Pricing for attendees is $450. Limited Space is available. View the full agenda and register for the event . The room block ends on Nov. 5, 2024, and registration closes on Nov. 11, 2024.
About NCS4:
Established in 2006, the NCS4鈥痠s the nation's only academic center devoted to the study and practice of sports
safety and security. The NCS4鈥�is partially underwritten by grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The NCS4mission focuses on three key pillars 鈥� Training and Education, Research, and Outreach.鈥疐or
more information about NCS4, call 601.266.6183.