The Purple Guide

Adventure Sport Events

This chapter was published on: 26 January 2026
It is based on the most recent review conducted by the working group.

Please note: The information contained in this chapter sets out good practice guidance that should be carefully considered by organisers of Adventure sport events. However, this is guidance only and does not cover everything that an organiser needs to do, or consider, so that they can deliver a safe event.

  • Adventure sport events are defined as much by the environment that they take place in, as the activity the participants undertake.
  • Activity specific governing body guidelines or regulation where it exists, must be followed.
  • Plan early by drafting an Event Management Plan (EMP) and risk assessment
  • Identify stakeholders early, consult and gain the appropriate consents
  • A comprehensive risk assessment for the event activities directs event operations.
  • Volunteer led events should comply with normal health and safety requirements
  • Make sure the medical team has appropriate experience 
  • Allow for challenging communications in remote locations
  • Monitor participants and ensure they are all accounted for at the finish

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