iii . Stalking also includes “ cyber-stalking ,” wherein a person stalks another using electronic media , such as the internet , social networks , blogs , cell phones , texts , or other similar devices or forms of contact .
6 . Exclusions :
Emotional misconduct does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance . Emotional misconduct also does not include conduct reasonably accepted as part of All Star Cheerleading and Dance or conduct reasonably accepted as part of Member ’ s participation .
b . Physical Misconduct
Physical misconduct is any intentional contact or non-contact behavior that causes physical harm to another or causes another to reasonably believe physical harm was imminent . Examples of physical misconduct may include , without limitation :
1 . Contact violations :
Punching , beating , biting , striking , strangling , or slapping another ; intentionally hitting another with objects , such as sporting equipment .
2 . Non-contact violations :
Isolating a person in a confined space , such as locking an Athlete in a small space ; forcing an Athlete to assume a painful stance or position for no athletic purpose ( e . g ., requiring an Athlete to kneel on a harmful surface ); withholding , recommending against , or denying adequate hydration , nutrition , medical attention , or sleep ; encouraging or knowingly permitting an Athlete to return to play prematurely following a serious injury ( e . g ., a concussion ) without the clearance of a medical professional ; providing , assisting in providing , or condoning the consumption of alcohol to a person under the legal drinking age ; providing , assisting in providing , or condoning the consumption of illegal drugs or non-prescribed medications to another .
3 . Criminal Conduct :
Physical misconduct includes any act or conduct described as physical abuse or misconduct under federal or state law ( e . g ., Child Abuse , assault , battery ).
4 . Exclusions :
Physical misconduct does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance . For example , hitting , punching , and kicking another are well- regulated forms of contact in combat sports , but have no place in All Star Cheer and Dance . Physical
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