Two years ago, UK sport was given a 29 per cent increase in funding, and it has certainly made an impact. More people are taking part in local sporting events than ever before, especially endurance events. In fact, it is estimated that there are 807,000 running events held across the United Kingdom every year. If you are planning on organising a local sporting event, you need to organise it correctly to ensure it is a success. Read on for some top tips on how to get your sporting event right.
Marketing the event
There is only one place to begin, and this is with marketing your event. After all, if no one turns up, you aren’t going to have an event to host in any case. Use a combination of offline and online marketing to promote your event. Leave leaflets and flyers in local businesses to get the word out. One of the best ways to reach people is to market via social media. You should create an event page on Facebook, and people will be able to state whether they are attending or not.
Make a schedule
It is important to make a schedule of everything that needs to be done. You should work backwards from the date of the event. For example, three months before the event, you may need to secure a venue, and then two months before the event, you may need to advertise it. A week before the event, you will need to put together scoreboards and score sheets, and acquire the likes of medals and trophies.
Medals/trophies
You will need to get your hands on some medals, trophies, or ribbons for the winning participant or team.
Hire portable toilets
There are many companies providing portable toilet hire in London, as well as across the rest of the UK. However, it is important to choose a business with care. You need to ensure that they have the right type of portable toilets for the capacity event you are hosting and, of course, cleanliness and hygiene are always number one priorities. There is nothing worst than going to an event and having to use dirty and poorly maintained toilets.
Have medical personnel on standby
You should have medical personnel readily available, or at the very minimum, make sure you have their phone number handy and that they are aware of the event. For minor injuries, like scrapes or cuts, a first aid kit should be available. It is wise to have someone with medical training as part of your staff so they can assist if anyone is feeling unwell.
Be clear and straightforward when directing staff/volunteers
Everyone should be completely aware of what their job is on the day. The onus is on you to provide clear and straightforward instructions so that everything goes smoothly.
Waiver of liability
It is a good idea to get all participants to sign a waiver of liability when they register for the sporting event you are hosting. After all, there is a real chance of someone getting hurt when a sports event takes place. Serious liability issues can arise as a consequence of any injuries, and you could find yourself facing a hefty fine if you haven’t gotten everyone to sign a waiver of liability beforehand.
So, there you have it; some top tips to help you organise the perfect local sporting event. If you follow the checklist above and use the advice provided, you should be able to ensure that your sporting event goes perfectly.