MODEL POLICY 6 : RECOMMENDED POLICIES
Out-of-Program Contact
Adult Participants who neither meet the Close-in-Age Exception nor have a Dual Relationship with a Minor Athlete should not have Out-of-Program Contact with Minor Athlete ( s ) without parent / guardian consent , even if the Out-of-Program contact is not One-on-One .
Gifting
Adult Participants who neither meet the Close-in-Age Exception nor have a Dual Relationship with a Minor Athlete should not give personal gifts to Minor Athlete ( s ). Equally distributed gifts to all Athletes that serve a motivational or educational purpose are permitted .
Photography / Video
A . Photographs or videos of Athletes may only be taken in public view and must observe generally accepted standards of decency .
B . Adult Participants should not publicly share or post photos or videos of Minor Athlete ( s ) if the Adult Participant has not obtained the consent of the Minor Athlete ( s ) parent / guardian and the Minor Athlete ( s ).
Addressing Bullying Policy
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 .
The USASF provides a recommended Addressing Bullying Policy and action plan for Club Owners to implement within their Member Clubs . It can be found online at usasfmembers . net under Member Resources and Club Owners are encouraged to review the policy and action plan with everyone in their Member Club , including Athletes , parents / guardians , Coaches , and Adult Participants .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE 2024-2025 SEASON
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