ARTICLE 3 :
RESOLUTION
SECTION 3.1 : Resolution Process |
A . |
USASF may resolve a matter by : |
1 . |
Dismissing matters not governed by the Conduct Regulations . |
2 . |
Administratively closing matters governed by the Conduct Regulations for which there is insufficient information to determine |
that a violation occurred ; |
3 . |
Issuing an Official Warning ; |
4 . |
Imposing Sanctions , including , but not limited to ; |
a . |
Educational requirements ; |
b . |
Parent surveys ; |
c . |
Club audit ; |
d . |
Self-assessment ; |
e . |
Probation with reporting requirements , restrictions or supervision ; |
f . |
No contact directive ; |
g . |
Suspension ; |
h . |
Revocation of Membership ; and / or |
i . |
Banishment . |
B . |
The outcome of a matter does not restrict , limit or impede any rights of the Claimant , Reporter , witnesses or others harmed by the |
Conduct Regulations violation , misconduct or abuse . |
C . |
USASF will give Notice of Outcome or Notice of Decision to Respondent ( s ) and Claimant ( s ) or Reporting Party , if applicable . |
D . |
“ Suspension ” or “ Revocation of Membership ” prohibits , until further notice , participation in any capacity , in any Club , Function or |
E .
Event sponsored by , organized by , or sanctioned by USASF or a Member Organization . “ Banishment ” prohibits participation , in any capacity , in any Club , Function or Event sponsored by , organized by , or sanctioned by USASF or a Member Organization .
F . Any Suspended or Banned individual or entity will be placed on a publicly available list . 1 . USASF will not publish names of Minors involved in any misconduct . G . Member Clubs must enforce or adhere to any Sanctions imposed by USASF . H .
USASF reserves the right to notify any individual or entity of Sanctions on a need-to-know-basis , at USASF ’ s sole discretion , to ensure Athlete safety .
SECTION 3.2 : Appeal Process
A . USASF will notify the Respondent of USASF ’ s decision to suspend , revoke or ban Respondent ’ s membership within fifteen ( 15 ) days of such Sanction going into effect .
B . The Respondent may request an opportunity to be heard by submitting a written appeal of any suspension , revocation or banishment imposed by USASF for violations of Conduct Regulations ( the “ Appeal ”) through the USASF Conduct & Compliance Department within ten ( 10 ) business Days of the date on the Notice of Decision .
C . An Appeal must include the following items : 1 . A written statement indicating the Respondent ’ s reason for the appeal ( i . e ., why should USASF reconsider implementing the
Sanction imposed on Respondent ?); and
2 . Any documentation not previously submitted by Respondent to USASF . D . The Appeal may be submitted via the procedure outlined in the Notice of Decision sent to Respondent . E . Within five ( 5 ) business Days of receipt of an Appeal , USASF will review the Appeal and determine whether to alter the previously prescribed Sanction . All Appeal determinations by USASF are final . F . Failure to comply with the Appeal Process described herein will be deemed a waiver by Respondent .
USASF CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLIANCE | 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP SEASON 35