Roels v. Board of Governors of State Colleges & Universities

OPINION

Raucci, J.

This cause comes before us after hearing on Claimant Peter Roels’ claim for damages for personal injuries suffered on April 20, 1985, while participating in the Pepsi Invitational Track Meet sponsored and hosted by Respondent Eastern Illinois University (EIU) which is under the jurisdiction of Respondent Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities.

A discussion of the evidence is necessary for the disposition of the claim. Claimant was a pole vaulter who represented William Rainey Harper Community College at the meet. Pole vaulting is considered to be an inherently…