Risk Management Plan

Lead Contact Information

Name: Steve Pritchard
Address: 2624 Fairgrounds Road, Albion, NE 68620 
Cell: 402-741-0384
Office: 402-395-2158
Email: spritchard1@unl.edu

 

Assistant(s) Contact Information

Name: Scott Stuhr

Address: PO Box 56, Waco, NE 68460-0056 Cell: 402-643-0704

Office: 402-643-0704

Email: coordinator@4-hshootingsports.org


Disciplines Involved

  • Air Pistol
  • Air Rifle
  • Compound Archery
  • Recurve Archery
  • Muzzleloader                                   
  • Hunting/Outdoor Skills
  • Shotgun 
  • Smallbore Pistol
  • Smallbore Rifle          
  • BB Gun (not used at this event)   
  • Fishing (not used at this event)  
  • Western Heritage (not used at this event)

  

Event or Activity

Name: 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

 

Location and Coordinates: Heartland Public Shooting Park, 6788 Husker Hwy, Alda, NE & Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE

 

State 4-H Program Leader

Name: Kathleen Lodl, Associate Dean/4-H Program Administrator, UNL Extension 

Address: 211 Ag Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0703

Office Phone: 402-472-9012

Email: klodl1@unl.edu

 

Health and Safety

Emergency Phone

Person Responsible for Calling: Steve Pritchard EMT: 911

Fire: 911

Sheriff: 911 (non-emergency - 308-385-5200 )

Police: 911 (GI City Police non-emergency - 308-385-5400 ) Poison Control: 800-222-1222

Closest Hospital: Grand Island Regional Medical Center, 308-675-5000

 

Listed below are key components and references to steps taken by the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships to minimize risk for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension & the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee in the implementation of this event.

  1. Health Forms
    • It is the responsibility of each team to have the appropriate state health consent and release forms for each participant. An adult supervisor or coach must be present at each event site with immediate access to those forms during events. They must also have access to them in off hours. State Coordinators & Team Coaches are responsible for the health and well-being of their participants. (see medical facilities on last page)
  2. Media Consent
    • Media Consent is required from each participant and coach at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Media Consent is collected from these individuals by the State Coordinator, or designee, prior to the start of the event. Media Consent is a part of the online registration process for the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
  3. Safety
    • Safety is the first priority for range staff, participants, coaches, and spectators. Minimum Standards & Best Practices as established by the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee will be followed. Additionally, standard, and accepted range and shooting safety rules as established by the event planners & the shooting range facilities will be followed at all times. Any site-specific safety considerations will be announced at the appropriate venues. Match Directors, Range officers, or other event staff may caution, warn, or eject any person on any range for unsafe behavior. Such ejection may result in forfeited scores, disqualification, or ejection from the grounds. Any spectator contributing to unsafe behavior or rules violations may be barred from the ranges by National Committee staff or event management at any level.
  4. Eye and Ear Protection
    • Eye Protection - Adequate eye protection, covering both eyes, (shooting glasses, safety glasses or safety goggles, or hardened prescription glasses are required for all competitors in muzzleloading, air and smallbore pistol, air and smallbore rifle, and shotgun events. This includes Hunting Skills competitors during live fire events for rifle and shotgun. In all disciplines, eye wear placed over the eyes are not allowed to receive wireless communication, live stream, background noise or similar broadcasts that could interfere with range commands. Coaches or spectators on or near firing lines are subject to the same requirements. Individuals that violate this policy will be disqualified and/or dismissed from the Championships.
    • Ear Protection - In hunting live fire, muzzleloading, shotgun, smallbore pistol, and smallbore rifle, all competitors are required to have adequate ear protection carrying an OSHA Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 25 dB is required for all participants. Noise Canceling devices without an OSHA NRR rating are not adequate as they are designed to make listening more enjoyable, not reducing the dB of sound entering the ear. Coaches or spectators on or near firing lines are subject to the same requirements. In all disciplines, devices placed over, on, or into the ear are not allowed to receive wireless communication, background noise or similar broadcasts that could interfere with range commands. Individuals that violate this policy will be disqualified and/or dismissed from the Championships.
  5. Participant Contact Information
    • Emergency contact information for each participant (youth and adult) is readily available throughout the event. 
  6. Event Staff Orientation
    • The Match Director conducts orientation with event staff to go through schedule, 
      expectations, needs, and emergency plans.
  7. Incident Management
    • 4-H Incident Report forms are available in case of incidents.
    • Staff is trained in their proper use.
  8. Informed Participants
    •  All rules, code of conduct, and expectations are clearly stated on website and 
      appropriate documents. Rules regarding the event clearly address Eligibility, Participation, Conduct, Dress Code, Ranges & Protocols, Equipment, Accommodations, Coaching, Scoring, Awards and More.
  9. Insurance
    • The professional staff and volunteers of Nebraska Extension have liability protection 
      from the university in the implementation of their duties. 
    • Nebraska Extension 4-H does carry a supplemental liability insurance policy on the 
      event.
    • A supplemental accident and medical insurance policy is carried on participants through American Income Life.
  10. Event Quality Assurance
    • Rules are strictly followed and certification of state delegation eligibility is closely
      monitored.
    • The planning committees are in contact with the event coordinator throughout the year. 
    •  Follow-up de-briefing is conducted with the planning committees within 30-60 days of the conclusion of the event.
  11. Non-discrimination and non-endorsement statements
    • The following non-discrimination and non-endorsement statements related to sponsors are used where appropriate in event materials and communications.
      1. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, 
        national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, 
        disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political 
        affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
      2. No endorsement of products is intended regarding event sponsorship. 
  12. Reasonable Accommodation
    • To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, please submit an Accommodation Request Form to the host state Match Director prior to the registration deadline. Those instances require a written petition supported by a physician's written statement detailing the accommodation, the issues preventing the use of standard position or positions, or modifications in equipment required to permit participation in the event. Requests will be reviewed, and decisions rendered based upon details of the request and the spirit & rules of the specific event.
  13. Youth Safety Policy
    • The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a strong interest in protecting the safety of 
      youth; therefore, UNL has implemented a Youth Safety Policy in order to provide a safe, 
      educational and enjoyable activity/program experience for all participants. All volunteers must successfully pass a Sex Offender Registry Check for the state(s) in which they reside. These checks must be conducted annually. In addition, all National 
      Championships event volunteers will review and acknowledge their agreement to 
      comply with the Activity Worker Guidelines.
    • Note Regarding Public Event: Although the 4-H National Championships has a primary 
      audience of 4-H youth, parents, coaches, and volunteers, there remains the possibility 
      of general public visits and attendance at many events. This may include representatives of the media, sponsors, business & college representatives as well as 
      those from the general public.
  14. Weather Emergencies/Natural Disasters
Precautions Taken –

Early Weather Warnings – Event Coordinator will receive daily weather reports from the 
National Weather Service (NWS). In addition, should severe weather be headed to the location of our events, a notification from the NWS should be received by the event coordinator who would in turn notify all range officers to take action. There is a Tornado warning siren within hearing distance of the Heartland Public Shooting Park (HPSP). HPSP has a PA System where announcements would be broadcast regarding severe weather.

Taking Cover – With limited access to adequate tornado shelters at HPSP, participants may 
be directed to return to their hotels or seek safe shelter elsewhere.

Lightning - If a lightning strike is detected, participants would be directed to take cover and the event would not resume for a period of 30 minutes following the last detected strike.

Fonner Park – there are designated areas in the Event Center and the Pinnacle Bank Building 
to seek shelter.

 

  • Tornado
    • Tornado Watches and Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when the 
      probability exists that a significant threat could develop over a wide area. Warnings are issued for much smaller areas and periods of time than Watches. Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. Be alert to weather conditions and
      announcements.Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or radar indicates rotation... 
  • Lightning
    • "When thunder roars - get indoors" No place outside is safe near a thunderstorm! When you hear thunder, go inside a substantial building or a vehicle with a metal roof and metal sides and stay inside for 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder. If you are caught outside, avoid open areas and never stand under a tall, isolated tree. Learn more
      at https://www.weather...
  • Flash Flood
    • "Turn around, don't drown. Stay Informed. Monitor local radio and television (including NOAA Weather Radio), internet and social media for information and updates. Get to Higher Ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding and get to higher ground immediately. Obey Evacuation Orders. 
  •  Practice Electrical Safety
    • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords 
      are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping 
      noises --get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it! 
  •  Avoid Flood waters
    • Do not walk through flood waters. It only takes six inches of moving water to knock 
      you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible 
      point and call 911 for help. 
    •  Do not drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don't Drown! 
      Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide many hazards (i.e. sharp objects, 
      washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc). A vehicle caught in swiftly 
      moving water can be swept away in a matter of seconds. Twelve inches of water can 
      float a car or small SUV and 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.
  • Earthquake
    • "Drop, Cover and Hold On" 
      • The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in a moderate earthquake hazard zone. 
        Earthquakes are unpredictable and may strike without warning. Earthquake injuries 
        usually result from falling debris. Disruption of communication lines, light and power 
        lines, and sewer and water mains can be expected.
      •  During An Earthquake
        • If you are inside a building:
          • Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside. Do not get in a 
            doorway as this does not provide protection from falling or flying objects, and you may not be able to remain standing.
          • Drop down onto your hands and knees so the earthquake doesn’t knock you down. Drop to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!)
          • Cover your head and neck with your arms to protect yourself from falling debris. 
            • If you are in danger from falling objects, and you can move safely, crawl for 
              additional cover under a sturdy desk or table.
            • If there is low furniture or an interior wall or corner nearby, and the path is 
              clear, these may also provide some additional cover. 
            • Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that 
              could fall, such as light fixtures or furniture.
          • Hold on to any sturdy covering so you can move with it until the shaking stops. Stay where you are until the shaking stops.
        • If getting safely to the floor to take cover won’t be possible: 
          •  Identify an inside corner of the room away from windows and objects that could fall on you. The Earthquake Country Alliance advises getting as low as possible to the floor. People who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices should lock their wheels and remain seated until the shaking stops. Protect your head and neck with your arms, a pillow, a book, or whatever is available.
        • If you are in bed when you feel the shaking:
          • If you are in bed: Stay there and Cover your head and neck with a pillow. At night, hazards and debris are difficult to see and avoid; attempts to move in the dark result in more injuries than remaining in bed.
        • If you are outside when you feel the shaking:
          •  If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Stay there until the shaking stops. This might not be possible in a city, so you may need to duck inside a building to avoid falling debris. 
        • If you are in a moving vehicle when you feel the shaking:
          • If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly and safely as possible and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that the earthquake may have damaged.
        • After an Earthquake
          • When the shaking stops, look around. If there is a clear path to safety, leave the building and go to an open space away from damaged areas.
          • If you are trapped, do not move about or kick up dust.
          • If you have a cell phone with you, use it to call or text for help.
          • Tap on a pipe or wall or use a whistle, if you have one, so that rescuers can locate you.
          • Once safe, monitor local news reports via battery operated radio, TV, social media, and cell phone text alerts for emergency information and instructions.
          • Be prepared to “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” in the likely event of aftershocks.

In any emergency, always listen to the instructions given by local emergency management 
officials.

 

MEDICAL 

It is the responsibility of each team/state to have the appropriate state health consent and release forms for each participant. An adult supervisor or coach must be present at each event site with immediate access to those forms during events. They must also have access to them in off hours. State Coordinators & Team Coaches are responsible for the health and well-being of their participants.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

CHI Health St. Francis
2620 West Faidley Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 308-384-4600 

Grand Island Regional Medical Center
3533 Prairieview Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: 308-675-5000

VA Medical Center – Grand Island (Veterans)
2201 North Broadwell Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 308-382-3660 

Grand Island Health Center
729 N. Custer Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 308-382-9266/308-389-7676 

Twin Rivers Urgent Care
750 Allen Drive
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-384-2500

Heartland Health Center Medical and Behavioral
2116 W Faidley Avenue, Suite 2100
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 308-382-4297

Family Medical and Urgent Care
423 W 4th St, 
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 675-3900 

Grand Island Clinic
723 N Custer Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 308-382-1100