USASF Professional Responsibility Code 2017-2018 7.0 | Page 2

HISTORY OF THE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE (PRC)
The PRC was established and implemented in 2009 by the members of the National Advisory Board (NAB) as a necessary first step
in establishing a Code of Conduct for members.
Amendments
Annually, the PRC is updated and revised to reflect any current
changes dictated by the organizational structure or USASF
committee recommendations. The recommendations are
presented to the NAB in April and if approved must have Board of
Director approval.
Governance
The National All Star Connection (NASC) submits
recommendations for rules and safety guidelines to the USASF
Rules Committee, and ultimately the USASF Board of Directors.
The National Advisory Board (NAB) is democratically elected
to support athletes and members by addressing emerging
issues of broad potential impact and developing policies for the
organization when needed.
Implementation
The USASF Membership Term is August 1st-July 31st. Once the
PRC is approved it is digitally housed in each USASF Member
Profile. Additionally, upon joining or renewing their USASF
Membership, members are prompted to agree to the Terms and
Conditions of Membership (PRC).
Compliance
The program owner, coaches and athlete members are held accountable
through the Disciplinary process facilitated by the USASF and elected
members of the National All Star Connection (NASC). The Event Producers
and Affiliate members sign a membership agreement annually and noncompliance
grievances are facilitated by the Compliance Committee.
Collaboration
The USASF committees have worked collaboratively to define the
standards of conduct for the membership. The latest version of the PRC/
Disciplinary Process has been reviewed and approved by USASF Legal
Counsel. The PRC revisions and Non-Compliance process is a collaborative
effort with recommendations by the USASF Board of Directors, the
USASF Disciplinary Committee, The USASF National Advisory Board,
The National All Star Connection (NASC) Executive Board, The USASF
Executive Director of Membership, the USASF Executive Committee, and
The USASF Compliance Committee.
Business Ethics
The National All Star Connection (NASC), serving as a representative for
program owners and coaches has recommended General Principles that
are listed only as recommendations to members. These recommendations
are not under the scope and jurisdiction of the Professional Responsibility
Code, but serve as guidelines for promoting a membership with standards of
integrity and loyalty to other members. The All Star Business Code of Ethics
are not eligible for disciplinary or non-compliance review or sanctions.
1. History of PRC