Athletic Director Facility & Event Management Flashcards

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring athletic facilities meet ADA accessibility standards?

Answer: The Athletic Director

The Athletic Director holds primary responsibility for ensuring all athletic facilities comply with ADA accessibility requirements.

What document should an Athletic Director use to systematically track the condition of athletic facilities?

Answer: A facilities assessment or inspection report

A formal facilities assessment or inspection report allows ADs to document conditions, prioritize repairs, and plan capital improvements.

Which type of insurance is most critical when hosting a large public athletic event?

Answer: General liability insurance

General liability insurance protects the institution against claims for bodily injury or property damage that occur during public athletic events.

An Athletic Director is planning a football game during a heat advisory. What is the most appropriate action?

Answer: Consult the sports medicine staff and follow heat illness prevention protocols

Consulting sports medicine staff and following established heat illness prevention protocols is the appropriate response to protect athlete and spectator safety.

What is a 'facility use agreement' in the context of athletic event management?

Answer: A contract outlining terms for using a venue, including responsibilities and fees

A facility use agreement is a contract that specifies the terms, responsibilities, fees, and liability arrangements between the institution and any party using the venue.

Which federal law requires schools to provide equal athletic opportunities for male and female students regarding facility quality?

Answer: Title IX

Title IX requires schools to provide equal athletic opportunities for both sexes, which includes comparable quality of facilities and locker rooms.