Quote Originally Posted by wynn View Post
the committee are saying that they are dealing with this - but why are they only just doing something about this ..... more than 2 weeks into the new years racing.
I'll ask the question again.... Can the FRA guarantee that race organisers will not find there insurance invalid???





INSURANCE COVER FOR

EVENT ORGANISERS/PROMOTERS



PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE



General Points

to Note



§ Hazardous Activities Exclusion – this policy does not apply to

liability arising out of hazardous activities which increase the

risk of bodily injury or damage to property. This includes but

is not limited to amusement rides, bonfires, bouncy castles,

fairground rides, fireworks, inflatables.



From FRA website:



2014 FRA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR FELL RACES and RULES FOR COMPETITION



Introduction



Fell running is hazardous and overcoming its various challenges is an integral part of the enjoyment it provides to participants. It attracts competitors with a wide range of ability and experience and

those who are unfit and inexperienced in dealing with the hazards which mountain terrain and weather routinely present should consider the risk of personal harm. Anyone participating in a fell race may suffer an accident, the consequences of which could be fatal.

Isn't this part of the policy specifically about public liability insurance?

Doesn't this section of the policy cover the situation where a member of the public may suffer accidental injury or loss eg if knocked over by a runner, and maybe if the RO can show that he has taken proportionate and reasonable safety measures to safeguard third parties, then the RO will not be negligent?

I don't think the extract means that the insurance policy as a whole is void due to the hazards involved in fell running.

I don't know though, I am just guessing.