a . Emotional Misconduct ; b . Physical Misconduct ; c . Bullying Behavior ; d . Hazing ; and / or e . Harassment . a . Emotional Misconduct
Emotional misconduct includes ( a ) Verbal Acts , ( b ) Physical Acts , ( c ) Acts that Deny Attention or Support , ( d ) Criminal Conduct , or ( e ) Stalking . Emotional misconduct is determined by objective behaviors , not whether harm is intended or results from the behavior .
1 . Verbal Acts :
Repeatedly and excessively verbally assaulting or attacking someone personally in a manner that serves no productive training or motivational purpose .
2 . Physical Acts :
Repeated or severe physically aggressive behaviors , including but not limited to , throwing equipment , water bottles or chairs at or in the presence of others , punching walls , windows , or other objects .
3 . Acts that Deny Attention or Support :
Ignoring or isolating a person for extended periods of time , including routinely or arbitrarily excluding a Member from practice .
4 . Criminal Conduct :
Emotional misconduct includes any act or conduct described as emotional abuse or abuse by any federal or state law .
5 . Stalking i .
Stalking occurs when a person purposefully engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person , and knows or should know , that the course of conduct would cause a reasonable person to ( i ) fear for their safety , ( ii ) the safety of a third person , or ( iii ) to experience substantial emotional distress .
ii . “ Course of conduct ” means at least two or more acts , in which a person directly , indirectly , or through third parties , by any action , method , device , or means , follows , monitors , observes , surveils , threatens , or communicates to or about another person , or interferes with another person ’ s property . “ Substantial emotional distress ” means significant mental suffering or anguish .
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