One-on-One Interaction / Contact : Interactions , meetings , and / or training between a Minor Athlete and one Adult Participant ( who is not the Minor Athlete ’ s parent / guardian ), which is not within an Observable and Interruptible distance from another adult .
Out-of-Program Contact : Any contact between an unrelated Adult Participant and Minor Athlete , which is not pertaining to In-Program activities , Functions , or Events ( e . g ., trips , meals , or gifts without any direct correlation to All Star Cheer and / or Dance activities ).
Personnel : An individual , non-Coaching Member of USASF who is 18 years of age or older associated with and serves in an official capacity for or at the behest of a Member Club .
Power Imbalance : A power imbalance may exist where , based on the totality of the circumstances , one person has supervisory , evaluative , or other authoritative power and / or influence over another . Whether there is a Power Imbalance depends on several factors , including but not limited to : the nature and extent of the supervisory , evaluative , or other authoritative power and / or influence over the person ; the actual relationship between the parties ; the parties ’ respective roles ; the perceived Authority in the relationship ; the nature and duration of the relationship ; the age of the parties involved ; whether there is an aggressor ; and / or whether there is a significant disparity in age , size , strength , or mental capacity . ( See Authority ).
Once a Coach-Athlete relationship is established , a Power Imbalance is presumed to exist throughout the Coach-Athlete relationship regardless of age ( e . g ., 30 y . o . Coach & 24 y . o . Athlete ). If the Coach-Athlete relationship is established when the Athlete is a Minor , a Power Imbalance is presumed to continue after the Coach-Athlete relationship terminates until the Athlete reaches 20 years of age .
A Power Imbalance may exist but is not presumed , when an Intimate Relationship existed before the sport relationship ( e . g ., a relationship between two spouses or life partners that preceded the sport relationship ).
Probation : A specified period of time during which any violations of the Code may result in additional disciplinary measures , likely including a period of Suspension or permanent ineligibility . This Sanction may also include loss of privileges or other conditions , restrictions , or requirements .
Regular Contact : Ongoing interactions during a 12-month period wherein an Adult Participant is in a role of direct and active engagement with any Athlete ( s ).
Respondent : A Member who is alleged to have violated a USASF policy or code .
Retaliation : Any adverse action or threat to take any adverse action against any person related to allegations of Prohibited Conduct .
Revocation of Membership : Removal of Membership from an individual or entity , including any rights and privileges associated with Membership .
Sanctions : USASF may , in its discretion , impose sanctions in response to a violation of a USASF rule , term , policy and / or code , including , but not limited to , monetary fine , Membership Suspension , Probation , Revocation of Membership , other loss of privilege , no contact directives , requirement to complete educational or other programs , and / or other restrictions or conditions as deemed necessary or appropriate .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE 2024-2025 SEASON
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