MODEL POLICY 5 : TRANSPORTATION
Mandatory Components Transportation Policy
This policy applies to all instances where travel or transportation by someone other than the Minor Athlete ( s ) parent / guardian is involved — regardless of distance ( including but not limited to carpooling to practice or transportation to competitions via car or airplane ).
A . Parents / guardians of a Minor Athlete are responsible for making , coordinating , and / or consenting to all transportation arrangements .
B . Absent emergency situations , an Adult Participant shall not transport a Minor Athlete One- on-One during In-Program transportation , except if :
1 . A Dual Relationship exists ; 2 . The Close-in-Age Exception applies ;
3 . The Adult Participant and / Club received prior written consent to transport the Minor Athlete One-on-One obtained at least annually from the Minor Athlete ’ s parent / guardian ; and / or
4 . The Adult Participant is accompanied by another Adult Participant and / or at least two Minors .
C . Minor Athlete ( s ) or their parent / guardian may withdraw consent at any time .
Recommended Components ( not reportable offenses ) Shared Travel or Carpool Arrangement
Parents / guardians are encouraged to pick up their Minor Athlete first and drop off their Minor Athlete last in any shared travel or carpool arrangement .
Parent Training
Parents / guardians should receive the safetocompete . org education and training on Child Abuse prevention before providing consent for their Minor Athlete to travel One-on-One with an Adult Participant .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE 2024-2025 SEASON
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