Event Management

Question 1

What is involved in pre-event?

Answer 1

• Organise transport – buses to venue and back
• Schedule – Ensure the event runs on time
• Draw – making sure teams playing each other have even ability (schools travelling for a far should have enough time to get there)
• Safety/First Aid - Boundaries need to be set as well as a first aid kit encase of injury.
• Weather - Consider whether it is safe to play in rain or other conditions? When will it be postponed?
• Food – optional canteen and food trucks
• Scorers - Someone to score the games need to be allocated
• Umpires/refs - People need to be allocated to umpire each court
• Resting areas – shaded areas to sit

Question 2

What is involved during the event?

Answer 2

• Every thing is running on time
• Everyone is safe
• Everything is running smoothly

Question 3

What needs to be considered post-event?

Answer 3

• Pack down equipment
• Presentation/results
• Evaluate the event – Draw? Fair? Time allocation? Safety? Risk assessment?
• Evaluate the event – Did it go well? What can you improve?