c . 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 .
Bullying Behavior
Bullying is repeated or severe behavior ( s ) that are ( a ) aggressive , ( b ) directed at a Minor , and ( c ) intended or likely to hurt , control , or diminish the Minor emotionally , physically , or sexually . Bullying-like behaviors directed at adults are addressed under other forms of misconduct , such as Hazing or Harassment . Examples of Bullying may include , without limitation , repeated or severe :
1 . Physical : Hitting , pushing , punching , beating , biting , striking , kicking , strangling , slapping , spitting at , or throwing objects ( such as sporting equipment ) at another person .
2 . Verbal : Ridiculing , taunting , name-calling or intimidating or threatening to cause someone harm .
3 . Social , including cyberbullying :
Use of rumors or false statements about someone to diminish that person ’ s reputation ; using electronic communications , social media or other technology to harass , frighten , intimidate or humiliate someone ; socially excluding someone and asking others to do the same .
4 . Criminal Conduct : Bullying Behavior includes any conduct described as Bullying under federal or state law .
5 . Exclusions :
Conduct may not rise to the level of Bullying Behavior if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful , but not as part of a pattern of behavior ), or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . Bullying does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance .
d . Hazing
Any conduct that subjects another person , whether physically , mentally , emotionally , or psychologically , to anything that may endanger , abuse , humiliate , degrade , or intimidate the person as a condition of joining or being socially accepted by a group , team , or organization . Purported Consent by the
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