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We have been approached by a member of staff who would like to arrange a company organised charity boxing event.
The basic premise is for a charity boxing event featuring two teams of employees, who would train with a member of staff who has vast experience in boxing and combat sports and would involve 2-3 months training and square off in a finale. They have proposed that the company would assist with promotion of the event and covering deposit costs, which would be recouped after ticket sale revenue.
I have not had any previous experience in this type event and would welcome any advice, suggestions, on what we should consider. I would like to be able to use health and safety positively and not a reason for the event not going ahead.
Thanks in advance
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I would ask some questions:
Is this being run under the auspices of a sport governing body or association?
Does the person who will be coaching have any instructor qualification (it is one thing to be experienced at combat sport, it is another to be accredited to teach it in a safe manner).
An affirmative answer to the first question would give you a route for personal insurance for the participants. It would also assure you that the event was running to a recognised set of rules with whatever personal protective equipment is required.
An affirmative answer to the second would assure you that the person would know how to approach the task of teaching adults, who may have pre-existing conditions, in a safe and structured manner.
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Jane Blunt wrote:I would ask some questions:
Is this being run under the auspices of a sport governing body or association?
Does the person who will be coaching have any instructor qualification (it is one thing to be experienced at combat sport, it is another to be accredited to teach it in a safe manner).
An affirmative answer to the first question would give you a route for personal insurance for the participants. It would also assure you that the event was running to a recognised set of rules with whatever personal protective equipment is required.
An affirmative answer to the second would assure you that the person would know how to approach the task of teaching adults, who may have pre-existing conditions, in a safe and structured manner.
Boxing is non fit injuria.
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ptaylor14 wrote:
Boxing is non fit injuria.
Can you be sure of that? Karate, tae kwon do and judo (of which I have personal experience) are not. The risks are, in many ways, similar. If I attempt teach something to a beginner that is far beyond their ability to perform, I can expect to be sued if they suffer injury as a result.
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I always thought Boxing was a sport and should be enjoyed by those taking part?
To put a load of H&S rules on the way of enjoyment would just remove the enjoyment.
Why not enlist the help of a local boxing club, (if there is one?) and / or the ABA? They will have a list /register of qualified coaches who may help to train and put on the event.
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