PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Ratios
The number of adults to runners should reflect:
the nature of the area, e.g. school, parkland, unfamiliar bushland
the level of skill of the runners
the nature of the activity, e.g. group training run, recreational session, individual competition
event
in bush settings away from urban environments there must be at least one adult/leader to
every 16 runners, and one other adult present
less experienced runners should travel in pairs or groups
for local orienteering courses, e.g. in school grounds, ratios and qualifications of leaders may
be varied to suit the age of students, location and program.
Regulations
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
4.7. Small Wheel Sports
Scope
Rollerblading
Skating
Safety
Emphasis should be placed on safe skating and the development of an ethic of helping each other,
sharing, and taking turns. Road Rules (Skating and Cycling Rules) and the Skater Code of Conduct
(DIER) should be adhered to.
Spectators should stay well away (greater than five metres) from ramps due to flying skateboards.
Approval
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Supervision
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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