North Dakota Code § 32-03-46

Immunity of volunteer athletic coaches and officials
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1. Any person who provides services or assistance free of charge, except for 
reimbursement of expenses, as an athletic coach, manager, or official for a sports 
team which is organized or performing pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter is 
immune from civil liability for any act or omission resulting in damage or injury to a 
player or participant if at the time of the act or omission all the following are met:
a. The person who caused the damage or injury was acting in good faith and in the 
scope of that person's duties for the sports team.
b. The act or omission did not constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence.
c. The coach, manager, or official had participated in a safety orientation and 
training program established by the league or team with which the person is 
affiliated.
2. This section does not grant immunity to:
a. Any person causing damage as the result of the negligent operation of a motor 
vehicle.

b. Any person for any damage caused by that person permitting a sports 
competition or practice to be conducted without supervision.
c. Any athletic coach, manager, or official providing service as a part of a public or 
private educational institution's athletic program.

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