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Mass Participation and Tournament Event Management for the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement (2022 Update)
Stanley A Herring1, W Ben Kibler2, Margot Putukian3
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|March 15, 2024
Summary
Planning medical care for mass participation events, like marathons and tournaments, is crucial for participant safety. Effective event management addresses potential injuries, illnesses, and diverse participant needs in various environments.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Event Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Mass participation events, including endurance races and sports tournaments, draw large crowds.
- Effective medical and administrative planning is essential for managing these events.
- Participant safety requires addressing specific event-related risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the key considerations for medical and administrative planning in mass participation events.
- To provide guidance on participant care strategies tailored to event-specific challenges.
- To emphasize the importance of proactive medical management for athlete well-being.
Main Methods:
- Review of medical and administrative planning principles for large-scale events.
- Identification of common risks associated with endurance events and competitive tournaments.
- Consideration of factors such as participant demographics, environmental conditions, and event duration.
Main Results:
- Medical management must account for high participant numbers, anticipated injuries/illnesses, and environmental variability.
- Planning should address mixed age groups and varying athletic abilities.
- Strategies are needed for managing care during repeated games or matches.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive medical and administrative planning is vital for the success and safety of mass participation events.
- Proactive risk assessment and tailored care plans enhance participant safety.
- This guidance focuses on participant care, excluding spectator management.
