Concussion Education
Each USASF Member Club must have a concussion policy that includes its approach , policies and procedure in connection with concussion recognition , care and return-to-play guidelines . A .
All competitive team Adult Athlete ( s ) and parents or guardians of each Minor Athlete must sign the Member Club ’ s concussion policy .
B . |
Parents / guardians or the signing Athlete should be given a copy of the policy . |
C . |
All Coaches must be trained in the Member Club ’ s concussion policy . |
D . |
The Member Club must update their Member Profile with confirmation of completion and / or compliance of this SECTION . |
Exemptions & Accommodations
A . Exemptions from this Education & Training Policy may be made on a case-by-case basis for victims / survivors . Requests may be made directly to the USASF Member Conduct and Compliance Department at
conduct @ usasf . net .
B . The USASF will work with the Member Clubs on appropriate accommodations for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency to satisfy these training requirements . Each Member Club must provide reasonable accommodations and track any exemptions for individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency .
RECOMMENDED COMPONENTS ( non-reportable offenses )
A . Adult Participants serving in a volunteer capacity , who will not have Regular Contact with or Authority over Minor Athletes , should take a training course on abuse prevention before engaging or interacting with any Minor Athlete ( s ). Adults should takereportable offenses ) who are not members of the USASF and / or do not meet the definition of Adult Participant a training course on abuse prevention before engaging or interacting with any Minor Athlete .
B . Parents / guardians of Minor Athletes are provided free online access to the USASF ’ s parent course and are encouraged to take the training .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLIANCE | 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP SEASON 17