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1 • Providing equipment or supplies. Many cities allow other groups, such as a non-profit or a school district, to use its facilities for sporting events. Merely providing recreation space could reasonably be interpreted to fall short of “organizing” an event. However, in these instances, it would be prudent for the city to require (preferably through written agreement) the actual event organizer to comply with the law’s requirements. Many cities jointly offer or organize sporting events with other cities or entities. Usually these situations are governed by a joint powers agreement or other contractual arrangement. In these instances, it would also be prudent for cities to discuss with its partners which entity will be responsible for following the new requirements. It may be necessary to revise existing written agreements to reflect this new understanding. This material is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. Does the new law apply to volunteer coaches/officials and cities that rely upon volunteer coaches/officials? Yes. The law applies if there is any type of fee charged for athletic activities that are organized. What types of sports or athletic activities does the law apply to? The law applies to all “youth (18 and under) athletic activities.” This means any sport or other athletic activity where there is a: • Competition, practice, or training exercises; AND • Coach or official is present in an official capacity as a coach or official. The law was drafted as broadly as possible and may apply to a diversity of youth sports including yoga, football, baseball and swimming. Under the new law, what training and information do cities need to offer? Beginning September 1, 2011 sports and athletic event organizers must: • Make information accessible to all participating coaches, officials, and youth athletes and their parents or guardians about the nature and risks of concussions; AND • Require all participating coaches and officials to receive initial online training on the nature and risks of concussions. Training must be repeated every three years. The online training for coaches/officials and information for parents and participants must be consistent with training provided by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and must address: • The nature and risks of concussions associated with the athletic activity;