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NRPA Update

Hot Topics

Player Use and
Abuse of Facilities

Have you posted on NRPA Connect?
NRPA Connect allows you to network
and share resources, ideas and inspirations with your peers in the park and
recreation ﬁeld. See a preview of what
you're missing:

Chlorine Loss in Outdoor Pools - It's
the middle of pool season for many
members. So, what could be the cause
of liquid chlorine levels depleting rapidly on a daily basis? If you have suggestions, chime in!
Send Me Your Summer Brochures -
How often do you revamp your recreation brochures? If you're looking for inspiration, visit this discussion. More than
35 park and recreation professionals
from across the country shared examples from their agencies.
Bounce Houses in Public Spaces -
Bounce houses are an extremely popular
attraction for families. Does your agency
have a policy for bounce houses in your
parks or facilities? What requirements do
you have for electricity (extension cords
versus generators), insurance, etc.? Visit
Connect to discover these answers.

he rush of energy athletes and
recreational participants experience during a game is not
just limited to the game. It's
present leading up to and following the
game and can manifest itself in rough,
boisterous and sometimes destructive behavior. Coaches and instructors need to
be able to channel and redirect that energy in a positive way. Whatever the lure
- a playground (no matter how old the
player), pool or stream, or even a tree -
the program is vulnerable to allegations
of negligent supervision should an accident or incident occur in the immediate
proximity to the field of play registered
to the participants. Coaches and instructors should not only supervise their players, whether on the field or the sidelines,
but also inform parents and other spectators about the impact their behavior can
have on the program.
Coaches, instructors and participants
also need to be aware of the potential for

Equitable Field Scheduling - Do you
have ﬁeld scheduling policies and procedures that are working great? Have
you updated your policies in the last few
years? Is ﬁeld equity a problem in your
community? Share your new and innovative ﬁeld-scheduling ideas that can be
developed into policies.
It's easy to stay in touch. Connect is 100
percent accessible on all devices! Don't
get left behind, visit www.nrpaconnect.
org to join the conversation.

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property to be damaged in the course of
normal play. When pursuing an errant
ball, for example, players normally don't
stop to think about the trespassing laws as
they run to retrieve the ball that leaves the
playing area. They may dart across the
street, crash into a fence, run on to private
lawns (wearing their cleats), or take on
anything or anyone that gets in the way
of their pursuit. Coaches have even been
known to send cleated players onto a rooftop to retrieve a foul ball or two.
NRPA-sponsored insurance programs
for members is provided by K&K to help
keep you safe and insured. Cover your
summer and year-round sports leagues
with Team Sports or Football Combined
Liability and Accident insurance. And
don't forget sports equipment: K&K also
covers your property.
Visit www.nrpainsurance.com to
browse all program options, apply online
or download the brochures and applications.

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