$400,000 challenge course settlement for shattered ankle
Posted: April 10, 2008 Filed under: Challenge or Ropes Course | Tags: Ankle, California, Los Angeles, Ropes course, Settlement, Teacher 1 CommentThe Appeal-Democrat is reporting in Sutter County teacher’s broken ankle worth $400,000 that a ropes course injury was settled for $400,000 right before the start of trial. The ropes course was owned by the Sutter County California School District and the experience was part of a conference for teachers.
The plaintiff was being lowered to the ground after crossing a catwalk when she separated from the lowering rope and fell approximately 10 feet shattering her ankle. As she was being lowered the plaintiff claims she was told “trust me, I will not let you fall.”
The plaintiff stated “I didn’t want to go. I was told I didn’t have a choice.” “As a nontenured teacher there is a lot of pressure to do everything that is set before you to do,” Gale said. “The idea of tenure is a key to why I did it.”
This is a classic example of “challenge by choice” not being fully recognized by everyone. Even though the participant at the moment might decide to participate, the entire event is not a choice. The participant is there as part of a corporate or work affair where they believe they have no choice if they want to maintain or move up in their career. This presents a real dilemma for the judge and jury; did the participant really want to be there? Did the participant really assume the risk?
Ropes course injury
Posted: March 11, 2008 Filed under: Challenge or Ropes Course, Zip Line | Tags: Pulley, Rock climbing, Ropes course, Youth With A Mission Leave a comment
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Chemeketa Community College was offering a ropes course for its leadership development class at a ropes course of Youth with a Mission. While being hoisted via a pulley system to a zip line platform something went wrong the participant fell 10 – 12 feet. The participant, who was confined by a wheelchair, was wearing a harness and helmet at the time of the injury.
The participant was taken to the Salem Oregon Hospital with trauma injuries. The incident is currently being investigated.
Reported by the Salem Oregon Statesman Journal at Man injured in fall at ropes training course.
Outdoor Recreation Program Directory and Data/Resource Guide
Posted: March 7, 2008 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adventure travel, David Webb, JimMoss, Outdoor recreation, Rock climbing, Ropes course, Ski Resort Leave a comment
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A book I keep within arm’s reach is the Outdoor Recreation Program Directory and Data/Resource Guide. Started by David Webb, M.A. and continued by Dr. Raymond Poff, this is a listing of college and university recreation programs: degree, non-degree and activity. The book also includes military programs. It is a very comprehensive look at what is happening at colleges, university, cities, government and military programs in the outdoors.
This is the staggering information. The book identifies $50 Million in Gross Income and 522,000 Participants Reported by Outdoor Recreation Programs in 280 programs. That’s participants, not user days; a pretty staggering figure.
If you need information on the how, when, why and who of military and higher education recreation programs, this is your book. The press release for the book and more information is below:
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/3/08
CONTACT:
Dr. Raymond Poff
E-mail: info@raymondpoff
Website: http://www.raymondpoff.com
VALUED MARKETING TOOL FOR OUTDOOR INDUSTRY VENDORS & ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Raymond Poff of Western Kentucky University www.wku.edu, released (May 2007) the 4th edition of the Outdoor Recreation Program Directory & Data/Resource Guide, a marketing tool for outdoor industry vendors and organizations. Originally created and published by the late David J Webb in 1991, 1996, and 2000, this updated 361 page resource includes survey data from more than 280 outdoor recreation programs at: four-year colleges and universities; two-year colleges; government agencies – cities, counties, park commissions; U.S. Military installations, schools, operations; and nonprofit organizations. This represents a 30% percent increase in the number of outdoor programs being previously detailed (up from 220 programs in the 3rd Edition).
This publication addresses the needs of several audiences. Equipment vendors and sales reps interested in establishing business accounts with outdoor recreation programs will find the Outdoor Recreation Directory & Data/Resource Guide an essential tool. Equipment manufacturers trying to market pro-purchasing programs will benefit by connecting with the programs included in this edition. Training companies offering first aid, rescue, and activity specific training will discover organizations dedicated to high quality staff training.
Administrators of outdoor recreation programs at colleges, universities, military installations, cities, and counties can use this resource to network with their peers, benchmark their programs, and monitor trends. Employers such as camps and outfitters may find this resource helpful when searching for trained outdoor leaders to hire. Researchers interested in studying outdoor recreation programs will find the 4th edition invaluable in contacting potential research subjects.
This survey data helps communicate the size and scope of this sector of the outdoor recreation industry. Included in the resource is: an overall summary of survey data; detailed information about each outdoor program in the survey and their survey responses; financial information with 18 reports detailing various financial aspects; program activity information with 15 reports detailing trips/clinics/events; participation and climbing wall/ropes course facility information; and the top 35 trips/clinics/events ranked by participation. The “Research/Commercial” edition includes the printed book plus a data file containing mailing addresses for the institutions in the book to help companies and organizations share marketing materials for products and services. A “Vendor” edition includes the “Research/Commercial” edition plus the opportunity to be listed on the Outdoor Recreation Program Directory & Data/Resource Guide website.
For more information visit http://www.raymondpoff.com or e-mail info@raymondpoff.com
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