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This page contains links to information related to recreational sports within the United States, particularly related to national recreational sport organizations, recreational use statutes, waivers, and relevant recreation statutes in Wisconsin.
Collegiate Recreation Center Information
National Recreational Sport Organization Websites:
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
- Society for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE)
- National Recreation and Park Association
- Sport and Recreation Law Association
- National Ski Areas Association
- Recreation.gov
- American Therapeutic Recreation Association
- National Forest Recreation Association
- Rails to Trails Conservancy
- United States Department of Agriculture: U.S. Forest Service
- American Alpine Club
- American Sportfishing Association
- American Camp Association
- American Hiking Society
- Adventure Cycling Association
- National Alliance for Youth Sports
- Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies Accreditation
- U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
Safety, Risk Management, and Recreation Standards
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook
- NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual
Recreational Use Statutes:
- States' Recreational Use Statutes
- Municipalities and Recreational Use Statutes
- Wisconsin Recreational Use Analysis
Waivers and Release of Liability:
- Recreation Management
- Sport Risk Consulting
- US Legal.com
- Public Health Law Center
- FindLaw.com
- Athletic Business
Federal Resources
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- U.S. Access Board
- Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
Relevant Recreation Statutes in Wisconsin
- Wis. Stat 895.52: Recreational activities; limitation of property owners’ liability
- Wis. Stat. 895.52(2): No duty; immunity from liability
- Wis. Stat. 895.52(4)(a): Government owner liability not limited if charged admission fee
- Wis. Stat. 895.52(6): Exceptions for private property
- Wis. Stat. 895.523: Recreational activities in a school building or on school grounds; limitation of liability
- Wis. Stat. 895.523(5): Requirements for recreational agreement
- Wis. Stat. 895.525(4m): Liability of contact sports participants
- Wis. Stat. 895.526: Participation in an alpine sport; restrictions on civil liability, assumption of risk
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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