MODEL POLICY 5 :
TRANSPORTATION
MANDATORY COMPONENTS Transportation Policy
This policy applies to all instances where travel or transportation by someone other than the Minor Athlete ( s ) parent / guardian is involved — regardless of distance ( including but not limited to carpooling to practice or transportation to competitions via car or airplane ). A . A parent / guardian of a Minor Athlete is responsible for making , coordinating and / or consenting to all transportation arrangements . B . Absent emergency situations , an Adult Participant shall not transport a Minor Athlete One-on-One during In-Club transportation , except if : 1 . A Dual Relationship exists ; 2 . The Close-in-Age Exception applies ; 3 . The Adult Participant and / or Member Club received prior written consent to transport the Minor Athlete One-on-One obtained at least annually from the Minor Athlete ’ s parent / guardian ; and / or
4 . The Adult Participant is accompanied by another Adult Participant and / or at least two Minors . C . A Minor Athlete or their parent / guardian may withdraw consent at any time .
RECOMMENDED COMPONENTS ( not reportable offenses ) Shared Travel or Carpool Arrangement
Parents / guardians are encouraged to pick up their Minor Athletes first and drop off their Minor Athletes last in any shared travel or carpool arrangement .
Parent Training
Parents / guardians should receive the Safe At All Star education and training on Child Abuse prevention before providing consent for their Minor Athletes to travel One-on-One with an Adult Participant .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLIANCE | 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP SEASON 23