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Club Owner : An individual who is also a Coach Member of USASF and owns , either in whole or in part , a Member Club or is a managing director of a Club that is owned by an entity that is not closely held . Regardless of whether this individual trains Athletes , the Club Owner has Authority over Athletes ( See Authority ).
Coach : Individuals who are USASF Members who are Club owners and / or who train Athlete ( s ) in cheer and / or dance . Coaches train and have Authority over Athlete ( s ) in All Star Cheer and / or Dance ( See Authority ).
Code : The USASF Code of Conduct and Compliance as it may be updated from time-to-time .
Consent : Informed and voluntary agreement demonstrated by clear words or actions , indicating a person who is legally and functionally competent has indicated approval or permission to engage in a mutually agreed upon activity . Consent to any one form of activity does not automatically imply Consent for any other forms of activity . Once given , Consent can be withdrawn . Previous relationships or prior Consent does not imply Consent to future sexual activity . Consent cannot be obtained : ( a ) by Force , ( b ) by taking advantage of the Incapacitation of another , ( c ) from someone who lacks Legal Capacity , ( d ) when a Power Imbalance exists .
Days : Unless expressly provided otherwise , the term “ days ” shall mean business days , which excludes weekends and national holidays .
Dual Relationships : An exception applicable to certain policies when an Adult Participant has a dual role or relationship with a Minor Athlete and the Minor Athlete ’ s parent / guardian has provided written consent during the current Member term authorizing the exception .
Event Producer : Any United States based company or organization who is a USASF Member that hosts one or more competitive events in the United States and have All Star Cheer and / or Dance Divisions .
Event : Any competitive event in the United States that is sponsored , sanctioned , affiliated , or produced by a USASF Member that contains one or more competitive events and has an All Star Cheer and / or Dance Division ( s ).
Force includes ( a ) the use of physical violence , ( b ) threats , ( c ) intimidation , and ( d ) coercion .
a . Physical violence means that a person is exerting control over another person using physical force . Examples of physical violence include hitting , punching , slapping , kicking , restraining , strangling , and brandishing or using any weapon .
b . Threats are words or actions that would compel a reasonable person to engage in unwanted sexual activity . Examples include threats to harm a person physically , to reveal private information to harm a person ’ s reputation or to deny a person ’ s ability to participate in sports .
c . Intimidation is an implied threat that menaces or causes reasonable fear in another person . A person ’ s size , alone , does not constitute intimidation ; however , a person ’ s size may be used in a way that constitutes intimidation ( e . g ., blocking access to an exit ).
d . Coercion is the use of an unreasonable amount of pressure to gain intimate or sexual access . Coercion is more than an effort to persuade , entice , or attract another person to engage in sexual activity . When a person makes clear their decision not to participate in a
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