USASF Professional Responsibility Code 2017-2018 7.0 | Page 16
Athlete Sportsmanship Code of Conduct
Play by the rules. I will learn and obey the rules of my sport and train to perform routines within those guidelines.
Respect myself, my coach, other teams and event officials. I will treat all other teams and team members, with the utmost respect in every possible
circumstance. I will respect myself enough to agree to train and compete with my safety and the safety of my teammates as first priority. I will behave
within every Event’s code of conduct, recognizing the authority of event officials and workers in every possible circumstance. I will appreciate honest
efforts that are made fairly in the quest of victory.
Optimize my experience by meeting athletes from other programs. I understand that All Star cheer and dance offers great opportunities to travel and
meet athletes from other programs and learn to respect my competitors.
Make pursuit of victory more important than winning. I understand that winning isn’t everything, but rather my will to train to win matters most.
While victory shall be my expected goal, defeat is not a disgrace.
Interact, in person and on the internet, with integrity. I will not comment negatively about my opponents on any form of social media: Facebook, You
Tube, message boards, etc. I understand that doing so reflects poorly upon the image of my sport, my program and myself.
Strive to see the big picture and exercise self-control in adverse circumstances. I will increase focus and intensity at practice rather than retaliate
or blame others. I understand that I am responsible for my behavior, and I will not allow the prospect of defeat to be an excuse for unethical or
unsportsmanlike behavior.
Exemplify sportsmanlike conduct. I will be a positive role model on my team and within my community. I understand that I am leader and that every
choice I make affects those who follow me. I will uphold the promise to the best of my abilities and always work to improve myself, my team and my
sport. I understand I am expected to be a positive example in my private and public settings.
There is NO recruiting of athletes while attending a USASF Sanctioned Event. Illegal recruiting would include physically approaching athletes with an intent
to invite them to another program, advertising, handing out brochures or flyers, or contacting them via social media while at the event.
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