In-Program Contact : Any contact ( including communications , interactions , or activities ) between an Adult Participant and any Athlete ( s ) related to participation in All Star Cheer and / or Dance . Examples of In-Program Contact include , but are not limited to competition , practices , camps / clinics , training / instructional sessions , meals or outings , team travel , team- or sportrelated relationship-building activities , celebrations , award ceremonies , banquets , team- or sportrelated fundraising or community service , sport education , or competition site visits .
Intimate or Romantic Relationship : A close personal relationship — other than a familial relationship — that exists independently and outside of the All-Star Cheerleading and Dance relationship . Whether a relationship is intimate is based on the totality of the circumstances , including : Regular Contact or interactions outside of or unrelated to the All Star Cheerleading and Dance relationship ( electronically or in person ), the parties ’ emotional connectedness , significant travel together sharing the same room , the exchange of gifts , ongoing physical or intimate contact or sexual activity , identify as a couple , the sharing of sensitive personal information , or intimate knowledge about each other ’ s lives outside the All-Star Cheerleading and Dance relationship .
Junior Personnel : Any individual Member under the age of 18 years associated with and serves in an official capacity for the Member Club , who serves under the direct supervision of an adult .
Jurisdiction : Includes any sanctioned Event or Functions ( including all travel and lodging in connection with the Event or Function ) by USASF or a Member Club , or any facility that the Member Club owns , leases , or rents for practice , training , or competition . Legal Capacity : Minors , any individual under the age of 18 , cannot Consent to conduct of a sexual nature . While the legal age of Consent varies under state and federal law , the age of capacity under the USASF policies and codes is 18 . Mandatory Reporter : An individual required by law to report to the appropriate federal , state , or local agencies , if they know , suspect , or have reason to believe that Child Abuse is occurring . The list of “ Mandatory Reporters ” now includes any adult authorized to interact with a Minor Athlete at a sports organization , facility , Event , or treatment . Member : Any individual or entity that has completed all eligibility requirements for the Member category . Any reference to “ Member ” in any USASF policy or code applies to all Membership categories , unless otherwise specified .
Member Organization : Any entity who is a USASF Member under the following Membership categories : Event Producer , Club , Affiliate , and / or Associate .
Minor Athlete : Any individual who is a USASF Member who is or will be on a team representing a USASF Member Club and is under the age of 18 years old during the current Membership term ( collectively , with Adult Athlete , referred to as “ Athlete ”).
Minor or Child : An individual who is , or is believed to be , under the age of 18 .
Observable and Interruptible : Able to be seen and / or heard by another adult and another adult must be able to interrupt the interaction easily .
Official Warning : Written communication that the USASF found the Respondent violated one or more USASF policies and / or codes . The Member may or may not have Sanctions imposed in such communication .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE 2024-2025 SEASON
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