ARTICLE 1 :
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENTS
All Members of the USASF must comply with the provisions set out in their Membership Agreement . In addition to complying with the provisions of the Membership Agreement , Members must comply with the following criteria .
SECTION 1.1 : Club Membership
A . All Club Owners take on the responsibility of any and all requirements for the Member Club ( e . g ., roster creation and verification , compliance coversheet , etc .). B . All Club Owners must have an active and eligible Coach Membership for the current Membership term . C . The Member Club must maintain and provide proof of commercial general liability insurance that includes , at a minimum , participant legal liability and participant excess accident medical insurance . 1 . Such insurance may be through a single policy or individual policies . 2 . All locations associated with the Member Club must be listed and covered . 3 . The certificate of insurance must list the legal entity name as it appears on all legal documents and / or state or federal filings . The legal entity name on the certificate of insurance must match how the Member Club has entered its legal entity name in the USASF Member Club Profile .
4 . The Club Owner must upload the Member Club ’ s insurance declaration page to its USASF Member Club Profile . When the Member Club ’ s insurance coverage expires or is renewed , the Club Owner must update the USASF Member Club Profile accordingly .
5 . USASF recommends the Club Owner confirm the aforementioned information with the Member Club ’ s insurance company to ensure the insurance coverage is valid and current . D . The Member Club must maintain and keep current all appropriate state and local business licensing and / or filing requirements . E . Club Owners must disclose those Adult Participants in their facility who are not Members of the USASF to the parent ( s )/ legal guardian ( s ) of Athletes .
SECTION 1.2 : Individual Memberships
A . All Coach , Personnel , Adult Athlete and Minor Athlete Members must upload a recent headshot photograph to their Member Profile . Such photograph must be updated annually .
B . All Athletes must upload a document providing a proof-of-age to their USASF Member Profile , including but not limited to a birth certificate , driver ’ s license , etc . C . Adult Athletes must complete a background screening and Minor abuse prevention training .
SECTION 1.3 : Member Club Owners
A . Club Owners must verify their Athletes ’ dates of birth with government-issued documentation and report any discrepancies to the USASF .
B . Prior to the required background screening , Club Owners must verify their Coaches ’ information in their Membership profiles is accurate with some form of government-issued identification .
C . Club Owners may allow an individual under the age of 18 years old to coach if ( 1 ) the individual is either a Junior Personnel or Athlete Member and ( 2 ) the individual is always under the direct supervision of an Adult Coach .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLIANCE | 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP SEASON 25