The Sports Law Institute at Vermont Law School will present "Old Swimming Holes and Tough Mudders: The Law of Outdoor Recreation," a panel discussion at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Chase Community Center on the VLS campus. The event is free and open to the public and press.
Moderated by VLS Professor Brian Porto, the panel will cover legal issues related to outdoor recreation, including more traditional activities, like cooling off in swimming holes on or adjacent to private land, and Tough Mudders, the obstacle-laden, "military-style endurance races" reported on by The New York Times and popular around the world.
"Legal issues abound in outdoor recreation—risk and liability, negligence, waivers and releases, insurance, contracts, and more," Porto said. "During 'Old Swimming Holes and Tough Mudders,' our panelists will discuss the laws surrounding outdoor recreation and bring a unique perspective as legal counsel for resorts in Vermont. We hope our fellow Vermonters, passionate about recreation, will join us for the talk."
Panelists include:
- Andrew Maass of Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd., Rutland;
- Marybeth Lennox, professor of sports administration, Castleton University;
- Mark Kolter of Darby Kolter & Nordle, LLP, Stowe;
- Tom Montemagni, corporate attorney for Mount Snow;
- Denise Andersen, paralegal for Mount Snow; and,
- Justin Guth, director of risk management at Killington Resort.
For more information about Old Swimming Holes and Tough Mudders: The Law of Outdoor Recreation and other Vermont Law School events open to the public, visit vermontlaw.edu/news-and-events.
The Sports Law Institute at Vermont Law School serves as an educational, research, and professional vehicle for exploring connections between law and sports. The SLI engages in original research, promotes experiential learning and employment opportunities for VLS students and alumni, and connects the VLS community with academic and professional sports law activities. For more information about the Sports Law Institute, visit vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/sports-law-institute, email bporto@vermontlaw.edu, or call 802-831-1144.
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