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Cornell University

Events Involving Athletic Activities

Sponsors hosting events that include athletic activities with an elevated level of injury risk (i.e., 5K races, dodgeball tournaments, etc…) are required to do the following:

Dangerous Activities

Cornell prioritizes the safety of its community and has established regulations to mitigate risks associated with potentially dangerous activities. To ensure the well-being of all participants, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Mechanical Bulls (or activities posing a risk of neck or spinal injuries)
  • Extreme Sports
  • Ice Climbing
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Parkouring
  • Shooting projectiles or using weapon facsimiles

Inflatables

See Inflatables and Bounce Houses.