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C . b . Ridiculing , taunting , name-calling or intimidating another or threatening to cause someone harm ; c . Cyberbullying ; use of rumors or false statements about someone to diminish that person ’ s reputation ; using electronic communications , social media or other technology to harass , frighten , intimidate or humiliate someone ; socially excluding someone and asking others to do the same ; d . Ridiculing or taunting that is sexual in nature or based on gender or sexual orientation ( real or perceived ), gender traits or behavior or teasing someone about their looks or behavior as it relates to sexual attractiveness ; and / or e . Criminal Conduct : Bullying behavior includes any conduct described as Bullying under federal or state law .
3 . Exclusions a . Conduct may not rise to the level of Bullying behavior if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful , but not as part of a pattern of behavior ) or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . Bullying does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline or improved Athlete performance .
Hazing
1 . Any conduct that subjects another person , whether physically , mentally , emotionally or psychologically , to anything that may endanger , abuse , humiliate , degrade or intimidate the person as a condition of joining or being socially accepted by a group , team or organization . Purported Consent by the person subjected to hazing is not a defense , regardless of the person ’ s perceived willingness to cooperate or participate .
2 . Examples of Hazing include : a . Contact acts : Tying , taping or otherwise physically restraining another person ; beating , paddling or other forms of physical
b . assault . Non-contact acts : Requiring or forcing the consumption of alcohol , illegal drugs or other substances , including participation in binge drinking and drinking games ; personal servitude ; requiring social actions ( e . g ., wearing inappropriate or provocative clothing ) or public displays ( e . g ., public nudity ) that are illegal or meant to draw ridicule ; excessive training requirements demanded of only particular individuals on a team that serve no reasonable or productive training purpose ; sleep deprivation ; otherwise unnecessary schedule disruptions ; withholding of water or food ; restrictions on personal hygiene .
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Sexualized acts : Actual or simulated conduct of a sexual nature . |
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Criminal acts : Any act or conduct that constitutes hazing under applicable federal or state law . |
3 . Exclusions a .
Conduct may not rise to the level of Hazing if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful , but not as part of a pattern of behavior ) or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . b . Hazing does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline or improved Athlete performance . Harassment 1 . Whether conduct is Harassing depends on the totality of the circumstances , including the nature , frequency , intensity , location , context and duration of the behavior .
2 . Exclusions a .
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Conduct may not rise to the level of Harassment if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful , but not as part of a pattern of behavior ) or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . Harassment does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline or improved Athlete performance .
SECTION 2.7 : Aiding and Abetting
A . Aiding and Abetting occurs when a Member aids , assists , facilitates , promotes or encourages the commission of prohibited conduct by an individual , including but not limited to , knowingly : 1 . Allowing any person who has been identified as Banned , Suspended or otherwise ineligible by the USASF to be in any way associated with or employed by a Member Organization ; 2 . Providing any coaching-related activities or services , within a Member Organization ’ s facilities or in the vicinity of other
Members , to an Adult or Minor Athlete who has been identified as Banned , Suspended or otherwise ineligible by the USASF . 3 . Allowing any person to violate the terms of their Ban , Suspension or any other Sanctions imposed by the USASF .
B . A Member also violates The Code if someone acts on behalf of the Member to engage in Aiding or Abetting or if the parent / guardian , family member or other representative of a Member , including a Minor , engages in Aiding or Abetting .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLIANCE | 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP SEASON 13