This document provides information for starting a sand volleyball program at the University of Washington, including a 2014 schedule, coaching staff, player roster, facility details, event management guidelines, and marketing strategies. It outlines recommendations for constructing sand courts, staffing match days, setting a match schedule, and acquiring necessary equipment. The goal is to establish the infrastructure needed to successfully launch and run the new sand volleyball team.
The document discusses the IAAF's Track and Field Facilities Manual, which provides guidelines for planning and constructing track and field facilities to ensure they meet competition standards. It acknowledges the latest edition of the manual and thanks those who contributed to its development. The IAAF president's message stresses the importance of the manual as a reference for technical details in building athletics facilities around the world.
This document provides information about Top-Joy International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer of sports flooring materials. It introduces their product lines including interlocking tiles, dry skiing tiles, tent flooring, PVC sports flooring, and rubber flooring. The document provides details on the specifications, applications, and installation guidelines for these flooring products. It emphasizes safety, performance, and choosing the right flooring material for different sports applications.
This document presents a final class project on materials design for golf balls based on their dynamic impact behavior. It discusses the history of golf, how golf balls are compressed around 1 cm during impact reaching forces over 10 kN, and the theory behind the launch speed of the golf ball off the club head. The objective is to develop a composite material structure to improve impact characteristics over current technologies while meeting regulations. Various golf ball layers and materials are evaluated based on their impact strength, hardness, coefficient of restitution and other properties to select the most suitable options.
Notts Sport has developed an enviable world-wide reputation for high quality, artificial sports surfaces and multi-use games areas with an impressive portfolio of clients that includes sporting bodies, clubs and associations, schools, local authorities and the private sector.
We have more than 30 years’ experience in designing, advising upon and supplying non-turf surfacing for cricket, tennis, hockey and football – and we offer a comprehensive service, from our free consultation and design advice right through to installation and aftercare.
Bespoke artificial sport surface solutions can be created for individual sports. While if space and budget are at a premium, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) provides a cost-effective way to offer a range of activities on one surface.
All Customers enjoy our unique & free Design & Advisory Service based on Notts Sport supplying your chosen synthetic grass. This means we work at risk but ensures you have the best chance of achieving your project goals from feasibility studies, to planning, to specification, to tender and aftersales.
Notts Sport is a leading provider of non-turf cricket pitches for coaching, practice, and matches. They offer a design and advisory service to customize facilities for client needs and budgets. Their ECB-approved pitches include the Envelope System and NottsBase 'D' System. These systems aim to provide consistent performance and minimize maintenance requirements over the long term. Notts Sport can advise on cage, netting, and security options for practice areas, as well as indoor and portable pitch solutions. They assist clients with funding and take a consultative approach to delivering the right facility.
The report summarizes the findings of an evaluation of the existing playing field conditions at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium. Key issues identified include poorly draining soil layers that do not meet specifications, an inadequate irrigation system layout, and non-compliant field measurements. Recommendations include full field reconstruction with proper drainage materials, irrigation system reconfiguration, and modifications to bring measurements into compliance. Alternatives such as installing sand channels or a synthetic turf field are also proposed to improve drainage over the current conditions.
The document provides guidance on selecting and installing artificial grass hockey pitches. It discusses the different types of artificial grass surfaces suitable for hockey, including sand-filled, sand-dressed, water-based, and 3G surfaces. It also outlines factors to consider like fencing, floodlighting, line markings, and maintenance. Standards for hockey pitch dimensions and performance are set by the International Hockey Federation. Regular maintenance is important to ensure surfaces perform as required and extend the life of the facility.
Notts Sport Multi-use Games Area Export BrochureNotts Sport
This document provides a step-by-step guide to planning a multi-use games area (MUGA). It outlines the key components and design choices needed to create a tailored facility, including the base construction, perimeter details, performance layer, synthetic turf surface, and fencing. The performance layer and synthetic turf surfaces can be selected to suit different sports like football, tennis, and hockey. Customization options allow for colored turf, lines for various sports, and sponsor logos. Potential benefits of a MUGA include all-weather use, health and social benefits, and revenue generation.
The document discusses the IAAF's Track and Field Facilities Manual, which provides guidelines for planning and constructing track and field facilities to ensure they meet competition standards. It acknowledges the latest edition of the manual and thanks those who contributed to its development. The IAAF president's message stresses the importance of the manual as a reference for technical details in building athletics facilities around the world.
This document provides information about Top-Joy International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer of sports flooring materials. It introduces their product lines including interlocking tiles, dry skiing tiles, tent flooring, PVC sports flooring, and rubber flooring. The document provides details on the specifications, applications, and installation guidelines for these flooring products. It emphasizes safety, performance, and choosing the right flooring material for different sports applications.
This document presents a final class project on materials design for golf balls based on their dynamic impact behavior. It discusses the history of golf, how golf balls are compressed around 1 cm during impact reaching forces over 10 kN, and the theory behind the launch speed of the golf ball off the club head. The objective is to develop a composite material structure to improve impact characteristics over current technologies while meeting regulations. Various golf ball layers and materials are evaluated based on their impact strength, hardness, coefficient of restitution and other properties to select the most suitable options.
Notts Sport has developed an enviable world-wide reputation for high quality, artificial sports surfaces and multi-use games areas with an impressive portfolio of clients that includes sporting bodies, clubs and associations, schools, local authorities and the private sector.
We have more than 30 years’ experience in designing, advising upon and supplying non-turf surfacing for cricket, tennis, hockey and football – and we offer a comprehensive service, from our free consultation and design advice right through to installation and aftercare.
Bespoke artificial sport surface solutions can be created for individual sports. While if space and budget are at a premium, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) provides a cost-effective way to offer a range of activities on one surface.
All Customers enjoy our unique & free Design & Advisory Service based on Notts Sport supplying your chosen synthetic grass. This means we work at risk but ensures you have the best chance of achieving your project goals from feasibility studies, to planning, to specification, to tender and aftersales.
Notts Sport is a leading provider of non-turf cricket pitches for coaching, practice, and matches. They offer a design and advisory service to customize facilities for client needs and budgets. Their ECB-approved pitches include the Envelope System and NottsBase 'D' System. These systems aim to provide consistent performance and minimize maintenance requirements over the long term. Notts Sport can advise on cage, netting, and security options for practice areas, as well as indoor and portable pitch solutions. They assist clients with funding and take a consultative approach to delivering the right facility.
The report summarizes the findings of an evaluation of the existing playing field conditions at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium. Key issues identified include poorly draining soil layers that do not meet specifications, an inadequate irrigation system layout, and non-compliant field measurements. Recommendations include full field reconstruction with proper drainage materials, irrigation system reconfiguration, and modifications to bring measurements into compliance. Alternatives such as installing sand channels or a synthetic turf field are also proposed to improve drainage over the current conditions.
The document provides guidance on selecting and installing artificial grass hockey pitches. It discusses the different types of artificial grass surfaces suitable for hockey, including sand-filled, sand-dressed, water-based, and 3G surfaces. It also outlines factors to consider like fencing, floodlighting, line markings, and maintenance. Standards for hockey pitch dimensions and performance are set by the International Hockey Federation. Regular maintenance is important to ensure surfaces perform as required and extend the life of the facility.
Notts Sport Multi-use Games Area Export BrochureNotts Sport
This document provides a step-by-step guide to planning a multi-use games area (MUGA). It outlines the key components and design choices needed to create a tailored facility, including the base construction, perimeter details, performance layer, synthetic turf surface, and fencing. The performance layer and synthetic turf surfaces can be selected to suit different sports like football, tennis, and hockey. Customization options allow for colored turf, lines for various sports, and sponsor logos. Potential benefits of a MUGA include all-weather use, health and social benefits, and revenue generation.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
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2. Table of Contents 2
Team Information
2014 Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 3
2014 Coaching Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 3
2014 Student-Athlete Roster……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 3
2014 Administrators and other Staff……………………………………………………………………………………………Page 4
Mailing Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 4
Facility Information
Practice Facility Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 5
General Sand Volleyball Court Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………Page 5
Steps to Constructing a Sand Volleyball Court…………………………………………………………………………….Page 6
Amount of Courts Needed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 6
Event Management
Tickets and Admission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 7
Referees and Officials………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 7
Match Day Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 7
Match Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 8
Staff Arrival/Departure Times……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 8
Credentials………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 8
Signage………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 8
Sound System………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 8
Match Day Equipment/Supplies………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 9
Potential Outdoor Facility Layout………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 10
Marketing and Promotions
Social Media……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Posters and Signage…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Giveaways…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 11
Camps……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 11
Public Appearances…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Fan Involvement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Risk Management
AEDs and Fire Extinguishers………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 12
Prohibited Items……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 12
First Aid/CPR…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 12
ADA Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 12
Emergency Action Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 12
3. Team Information 3
2014 Schedule
2014 Coaching Staff
2014 Student-Athlete Roster
Day Date Opponent Location Time (PT)
Saturday April 12, 2014 Boise State Portland, OR TBA
Saturday April 12, 2014 Oregon Portland, OR TBA
Name Title Office Phone Email
Keegan Cook Head Coach (206) 543-0810 rkeeganc@uw.edu
Jen Baklenko Volunteer Assistant
Coach
N/A N/A
Jim McLaughlin Director of Volleyball (206) 616-9060 washvb@uw.edu
Jimmy Bowen Director of Operations (206) 543-0432 jrb5151@uw.edu
No. Name Year Height Hometown
5 Melanie Wade Sophomore 6’4” Palo Alto, CA
6 Kaleigh Nelson Junior 6’0” Salem, OR
7 Katy Beals Sophomore 5’11” Austin, TX
8 Cassie Strickland Sophomore 5’8” Huntington Beach, CA
10 Lianna Sybeldon Sophomore 6’1” Folsom, CA
12 Carly DeHoog Freshman 6’4” Ontario, CA
13 Bailey Tanner Freshman 6’1” San Clemente, CA
14 Kim Condie Junior 5’5” Moraga, CA
15 Justice Magraw Sophomore 5’6” Redmond, WA
16 Krista Vansant Junior 6’2” Redlands, CA
22 Jade Finau Freshman 5’8” Marysville, WA
4. Team Information (cont’d) 4
2014 Administrators and other Staff
Mailing Information
University of Washington
(Person's name)
Graves Building Box 354070
Seattle, WA 98195-4070
Main Phone: (206) 543-2210
Name Title Office Phone Email
Scott Woodyard Director of Athletics (206) 543-2212 huskyad@uw.edu
Stephanie Rempe Sr. Assoc. Athletic
Director
(206) 685-2634 srempe@uw.edu
Mike Bruscas Asst. Director of
Communications
(206) 543-2331 mbruscas@uw.edu
Jim Hagland Equipment Manager (206) 685-3193 jhagland@uw.edu
Dan Gaston Asst. Athletic Director
Events & Operations
(206) 616-3014 gastond@uw.edu
Larry White Facilities Manager (206) 616-5932 whitelv@uw.edu
Tyler Clay Grounds Lead (206) 616-9331 clayt2@uw.edu
Brad McDavid Band Director (206) 897-1408 bmcdavid@uw.edu
Shermin Davidson Spirit Squad Coach (206) 616-3599 shermind@uw.edu
Ryan Madayag Director of Marketing (206) 616-6194 rvm@uw.edu
Mike Dillon Assoc. Athletic Trainer (206) 543-9972 mldillon@uw.edu
Henry Ruggiero Director of Olympic
Sports S & C
(206) 616-8048 hrugg@uw.edu
Stacy Slade Director of Ticket Sales (206) 221-0617 slslade@uw.edu
Bill Wong Director of Video
Operations
(206) 543-7387 ykwong@uw.edu
5. Facility Information 5
**Because this is the first year of the program there is still no facility for home matches and practices**
Practice Facility Information
Currently, the UW Sand Volleyball team practices at a few various locations in the greater-Seattle
area. The information for those facilities can be found below.
General Sand Volleyball Court Guidelines
These are some general rules and recommendations for when constructing a sand volleyball court
(courtesy of www.avca.org and www.sportsimports.com)
Court Dimensions - Actual court must be 8m x 16m with a free zone of 5-6m on each side.
Court Layout - Outdoor courts are generally built North/South with the net line running East/West.
Depth of Sand - Recommended depth for the court is 18in with 12in minimum depth in the free zone.
Net Systems - The NCAA recommends that the poles anchoring the nets be free from guide wires
and that the poles are padded. Also, all obstructions must be eliminated for maximum player safety.
Equipment included in a net system should include: uprights, upright safety pad, volleyball net, net
antennas, referee stand with padding, court boundary lines, and court barriers.
Sand Selection - It is extremely important to choose the right type of sand when constructing your
court. Be sure to consider:
>Washed: Sand should be double-washed, and free of silt and clay to prevent compaction
>Size: Sand particles should be between .5 and 1mm to allow for proper drainage and safety
>Shape: A sub angular shape will resist compaction and assist in drainage
>Color: In order to reduce heat it is recommended to get whiter sand
>Source: A granite based sand (non-calcareous; no calcium or limestone) remains stable under
all weather conditions and is unaffected by acid rain.
Construction Costs - Actual costs may vary depending on factors such as labor costs and site selection
but anticipated costs can range from $20,000 to $40,000 per court.
Facility Address Phone Email
Sandbox Sports Seattle 5955 Airport Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 624-2899 info@sandboxsports.net
Golden Gardens Park 8498 Seaview Pl NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 684-4075
(206) 233-1509
N/A
Juanita Beach Park 9703 NE Juanita Dr
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 587-3300
(425) 587-3349
canderson@kirklandwa.gov
6. Facility Information (cont’d) 6
Steps to Constructing a Sand Volleyball Court
There is more to a sand volleyball court than a beach with a net. Here are steps to constructing a sand
volleyball court (courtesy of www.sportsimports.com).
1) Locate the Court - Consider how nearby buildings and shadows effect play.
2) Frame the Court - Choose a durable material to frame the outside of the court. Concrete and
lumber are sturdy, though lumber may need to be replaced from time to time.
3) Address Drainage Needs - The drainage point should lead away from the court, so water is not
trapped between the court and any inclined viewing sides.
4) Select a Net Support System - Sand volleyball net systems range from wooden posts to lightweight
multi-setting systems. It is recommended that the selection of a net system has a solid anchoring
system and multiple net heights to adapt, not only for men’s and women’s heights, but also for
gradual sand loss. The net height for women is 7' 4 1/8" .
5) Install Upright Support Anchors - It is recommended to install permanent sand anchors, which bolt
directly into cement piers below the sand. Piers and anchors should be set so that uprights are at least
28” outside each sideline to provide and appropriate safety barrier. Using less permanent bases or
sleds below the sand is another option. Although these bases offer the ability to move the net system
if needed, they tend to slide around which can negatively impact court dimensions.
6) Spread Gravel Layer - When the upright supports have been constructed, it is recommended that a
layer of gravel be installed as a base material. Gravel helps with drainage and maintains a solid stable
foundation for the sand.
7) Lay Landscaping Fabric - A layer of landscaping fabric, installed over the gravel, allows drainage and
prevents stones from mixing with the volleyball sand to maintain a soft playable surface.
8) Selecting and Spreading Sand - Different types of sand work better in different climates so be sure
to contact a sand provider to get their professional advice. The Federation of International Volleyball
recommends that sand be free of debris and neither packs nor produces dust. Light-colored sands are
suggested because they absorb minimal heat.
9) Install Boundary Markers, Uprights and Net - The final step of building a sand volleyball court is
installing the equipment. Boundary markers should contrast with the color of the sand and be placed
inside of the court dimensions. Boundary anchors should be buried to prevent injury. Uprights and
nets should be installed and adjusted to the same height settings as indoor volleyball.
Amount of Courts Needed
The NCAA requires that there are at least two courts for a facility so that two spate matches can be
played simultaneously. However, it is also recommended that a third court is constructed to be used
for warm-ups and in emergency match situations should one of the other courts become damaged.
7. Event Management 7
This section gives a basic description on preparation and set-up for a sand volleyball match and how different
areas should be managed during a match. It should again be noted that the University of Washington doesn’t
have an official complex for home matches yet so all of these guidelines are merely suggestions and
hypothetical.
Tickets and Admission
Entrance to all UW Sand Volleyball matches is free and seating should be on a first-come, first-served
basis. If benches or fixed seating aren’t immediately available then encourage those attending to
bring their own chairs and have the playing courts run parallel to an open field where patrons can sit.
Referees and Officials
According to the NCAA rulebook, each sand volleyball match requires at least one head referee, one
assistant referee, four line referees, and one scorer.
Match Day Staff
Staffing for UW athletic games and matches can be very different, especially depending on the sport.
For sand volleyball, a match day staff won’t be as large when compared to a football or basketball
game. Here are some recommended positions to fill with job responsibilities included (suggested
amount to hire in parenthesis):
Ushers/Customer Service (4-6) - Greet patrons as they enter/exit the facility, direct them to seating
areas, restrooms, concessions etc., distribute giveaways and other materials, answer questions. Assist
with pre-match set up (lay out tables, chairs, etc.).
Concessions/Merchandise (3-5) - Organize concessions/merchandise stands prior to match and tear
down at conclusion, sell food/beverage items and UW merchandise to patrons.
Custodians/Grounds Crew (2-3) - Ensure that the facility and surrounding area is clean prior to and at
the conclusion of matches. Assist with pre-match set up (lay out tables, chairs, etc.).
Ball Retrievers (2-3) - Stand courtside and be attentive at all times to ensure there is no delay when a
new ball is needed or must be retrieved. Volleyball experience and/or knowledge is recommended.
Sand Levelers (2-3) - Rake and groom sand courts throughout pre-match warm-ups and the match to
ensure it is a safe and playable surface.
Medical Staff (1-2) - Although each team will most likely have some members of their athletic training
staff present it is also highly recommended to have an EMT or another professional medical worker
on-site incase there were ever a serious injury. Having an ambulance on call is encouraged as well.
Security (1-2) - The location of the match may determine what sort of security staff to employ. If the
match is being played on University of Washington property then using a UW police officer may be
the best choice. If this is not the case then using officers from the Seattle Police Department may be
an option. Professional security companies may be used as well.
8. Event Management (cont’d) 8
Match Schedule
Here are rules and set-up for how a sand volleyball match is ran and how long it typically takes
(courtesy of www.ncaa.org).
Match Format - A sand volleyball competition will consist of five doubles teams competing in a
flighted dual or tourney competition. The dual meet winner will be the team winning three of the
five matches. A match is two of three sets, with the first two sets played to 21 points and the third, if
needed, played to 15 points. All sets must be won by two points with no cap and all scoring is one
point per rally.
Typical Duration Times - On average a single match will last 35-50 minutes. Warm-up time on the
court should be no shorter than 10 minutes.
Admission Time - Gates open to the general public one hour before the match begins.
Staff Arrival/Departure Times
Ushers/Customer Service - Arrive one hour before admission gates open. Depart once all patrons
have left and proper equipment is stored away.
Concessions - Arrive one hour before admission gates open. Depart once patrons have left and stand
materials are stored away.
Custodians/Grounds Crew - Arrive two hours before admission gates open. Depart once garbage and
waste is cleared from the area and proper equipment is stored away.
Ball Retrievers - Arrive one hour prior to match kickoff. Depart at conclusion of match.
Sand Levelers - Arrive one hour prior team pre-match warm-ups. Depart once courts are re-raked
after conclusion of match.
Medical Staff - Arrive 30 minutes prior to team pre-match warm-ups. Depart once all medical
procedures, if any, have been completed.
Security - Arrive 30 minutes before admission gates open. Depart once all patrons have left.
Credentials
Make sure credentials are created for all match-day staff so that they can be admitted to places in the
facilities that patrons are forbidden to enter.
Signage
Create signs that point out and direct people to important landmarks within your facility. Examples of
these landmarks could be restrooms, the entrance and exit, seating, and AEDs/fire extinguishers.
Sound System
Have a sound system installed that can play music and also be used for public announcements.
9. Event Management (cont’d) 9
Match Day Equipment/Supplies
Certain pieces of equipment are needed to effectively run and manage a sand volleyball match. The
university may have most or all of this equipment but some may either have to be purchased or
eventually replaced.
Large Party Tents - These can be used for multiple purposes including both the home and away teams
bench areas, the concession stands, standing room for patrons to view the match, and a medical area
where trainers can apply to treatment to players. (Estimated cost = $3,000/per tent)
Large Fold-Out Tables & Chairs - Very common pieces of equipment for any kind of event. Tables
will be needed for the concession stands, training area, courtside, and other general locations. Chairs
are similar as well but if there are no bleachers or other patron seating available then they could be
set up for that as well. (Estimated cost = $70 for table, $20 for chair each)
Bleachers - Whether they are portable or permanent having some sort of bleachers/benches available
for patrons to sit on is highly recommended. These can be the difference from someone having an
enjoyable experience or a disappointing one and can definitely dictate on how many people show up.
(Estimated cost = $4,000/per set)
Portable Gates - Having portable gates are very valuable especially if the match is outdoors. These can
be used to separate the playing area from the crowd, help with the flow of traffic at the entrance to
the courts and in areas such as concessions, restrooms, and seating. (Estimated cost = $120/per gate)
Portable Restrooms - If the facility being used doesn’t have any permanent bathrooms in the area
then definitely make sure there are a few porta-potties on site. (Estimated cost = $500/each)
Speakers & Public Address System - A large speaker/stereo system to play music and other material
as well as having a microphone for the PA announcer to make calls and announcements can help
create a more enjoyable environment. (Estimated cost = $5,000)
Scoreboard - Having some type of scoreboard is a must though doesn’t necessarily have to be a
permanent fixture, just as long as it is easy to view and understand and has all of the proper statistic
categories included. (Estimated cost = $500)
Lighting - Because sand volleyball is an outdoor sport first and an indoor sport second it would be wise
to invest in a lighting set-up that is portable and cost effective. If this is not possible then perhaps it
would be better to schedule all home matches during the day to ensure there is no possibility of
having the student athletes compete as it gets darker. (Estimated cost = $5,000/per light)
Outdoor Shower - Install an outdoor shower so that athletes can rinse sand off of themselves at the
conclusion of matches. (Estimated cost = $700)
Food/Beverage & Merchandise - Coordinate with the Husky Authentic Store to figure out a plan on
selling UW merchandise and apparel for home matches. Also contact Aramark for food and beverage
deliveries for the concessions stand.
10. Event Management (cont’d) 10
Potential Outdoor Facility Layout
This is a potential layout of what an outdoor sand volleyball facility could look like. Please note that
this diagram is not made to scale.
Court #1
(Match Play)
Court #2
(Match Play)
Court #3
(Warm-ups)
OfficialsTent
Home Team Tent Away Team Tent
MediaTent
Concessions
Tent
Merchandise
Tent
Trainers/Medical
Tent
Announcer’s
Tent
Porta-Potties
Porta-Potties
Entrance/Exit Area
11. Marketing and Promotions 11
Fielding a competitive team is one thing but they won’t get any coverage and recognition if you don’t have a
solid marketing plan. Here are some ideas and guidelines to help promote your product.
Social Media
In this day and age social media not only plays a large role in personal life but in the business world as
well. One of the first and easiest things that should be done when it comes to promoting UW Sand
Volleyball is the creation of official accounts in programs such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Management of these pages is relatively simple and can be even be handled by an intern.
Posters and Signage
Creating visually appealing posters to help grab a person’s attention is a simple yet important strategy
when it comes to marketing. If you have the funds then contacting a professional company to help
design and create the posters may be the better option. However, if the budget is tight then this is
another area in which an intern could be put to work. Once you have the posters then go to every and
any business in the area and ask if they’d be willing to display them in their establishment. Also be
sure to have them distributed at all UW athletic events and advertised in local newspapers.
Giveaways
Distributing free merchandise or memorabilia at matches is a great way to increase attendance
numbers. These can be anything from coupons to t-shirts, just be sure to include the promotion on
the schedule in order to get the word out to the public as quickly as possible.
Camps
Hosting volleyball camps is a great way to gain some extra revenue and at the same time receive
valuable exposure. Campers will have the opportunity to learn more about the background and
culture of the program which can also cause them to become interested in potentially being recruited
to play there in the future.
Public Appearances
Having the team and/or coaches making appearances throughout the public is also a valuable PR tool
and can be accomplished in a few different ways. Being a guest on a local radio or news station can
give you opportunity to talk about how the team is doing and what expectations which can be used as
a catalyst to draw excitement from the fan base. Having players visit schools or volunteer at local
agencies (such as a food bank) is also beneficial because it shows that the program cares for the local
community. Another plus about public appearances is they are usually free or have minimal costs.
Fan Involvement
Fan interaction and involvement during the contest can assist with keeping attendance numbers up.
These activities can range from cheerleaders and/or the mascot tossing t-shirts into the stands or
having contests in between matches such as trivia or skill challenges.
12. Risk Management 12
Risk management plays a huge role in any sort of professional environment and is not something that should
be taken lightly. Although no official risk management plan can be made since the UW Sand Volleyball team
has no facilities here are guidelines and procedures to consider when creating your risk management plan.
AEDs and Fire Extinguishers
Once facilities have been constructed conveniently locate AEDs and fire extinguishers throughout the
area and put up signs to point people in the right direction should they ever need to be used. Be sure
to tell all staff where they are located so that if a situation should arise where either one is needed
there will be no confusion on where to find them.
Prohibited Items
Compile a list of items that would be prohibited to bring into the facilities and place them on large
sign next to the entrance so that it is clear on what is or isn’t allowed in. These items can range from
usual prohibited items like weapons or explosives but can even be something as harmless as outside
food that isn’t sold in the concession stand.
First Aid/CPR
Ask all of your match-day staff if they are licensed in first aid/CPR or not and then make a list of who is
and isn’t. Though this shouldn’t be a requirement for employment but it certainly helps to know who
is or isn’t certified just in case if it were to ever need to be administered.
ADA Requirements
It is very important to make sure the facility is up to par with all ADA requirements and specifications,
not just because of the potential legal ramifications that could arise if these aren’t followed correctly
but because customer service and satisfaction is essential to running a successful game-day
experience. Take the time to ensure that all restroom facilities and seating are wheelchair accessible
and that if there are stairs located anywhere there is a ramp as well.
Emergency Action Plan
Having an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP, is another must when making a risk management plan for
your facility. Definitely be sure to educate your staff on this so that there isn’t any panic or confusion
amongst them should an emergency situation come up. Steps in a potential EAP include:
1) Asses the situation, establish level of consciousness and extent of injuries.
2) Call 911. The dispatcher will have to know the name and phone # of the person calling, condition of
the injured person, treatment (if any) administered by a first responder, and the specific location of
the injured person.
3) Know where the AED locations are.
4) Send someone to meet with an EMS on arrival and always be sure to have someone standing by
with the injured person(s).