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a process of documentation of such accidental touches. Diligent
oversight on the part of Program Owners will allow for the tracking a
pattern of misconduct, should one exist.
The U.S. All Star Federation or their designee shall also have
authority and jurisdiction over the investigation and resolution
of reports or allegations of the U.S. All Star Federation SafeSport
policies described herein and prohibiting physical misconduct,
emotional misconduct, bullying, threats, hazing, and harassment
where such conduct is reasonably related to and accompanies a report
or allegations involving sexual misconduct.
The U.S. All Star Federation or their designee shall also have
authority and jurisdiction over the investigation and resolution of
reports or allegations of:
1. A Covered Individual’s failure to report a violation required to be
reported under the Policies & Procedures,
2. Bad faith reporting of an allegation within the jurisdiction of the
U.S. All Star Federation,
3. Retaliation against any participant in the proceedings under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. All Star Federation, and
4. Abuse of process in the proceedings under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. All Star Federation, all as further defined in the Policies &
Procedures.
PHYSICAL ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT
POLICY
It is the policy of the U.S. All Star Federation that there shall be
no physical abuse of any participant involved in any of its Member
Programs by any employee, volunteer, independent contractor
(including choreographers and guest coaches or clinicians) or other
participant.
Physical abuse means physical contact with a participant that
intentionally causes or has the potential to cause the participant to
sustain bodily harm or personal injury. Physical abuse also includes
physical contact with a participant that intentionally creates a threat
of immediate bodily harm or personal injury. Physical abuse may also
include intentionally hitting or threatening to hit an athlete with objects
or sports equipment.
In addition to physical contact or the threat of physical contact of a
participant, physical abuse also includes the providing of alcohol to a
participant under the age of consent and the providing of illegal drugs
or non-prescribed medications to any participant.
Without limiting the above, any act or conduct described as physical
abuse or misconduct under applicable federal or state law constitutes
physical abuse under this Policy.
Physical abuse does not include physical contact that is reasonably
designed to coach, teach, demonstrate or improve a skill associated to
All Star Cheer or Dance, including physical conditioning, team building
and appropriate discipline. Permitted physical conduct may include,
but is not necessarily limited to, physical touch that is non-threatening,
non-sexual in manner with the purpose of training and direction.
Any U.S. All Star Federation member who engages in any act of
physical abuse is subject to appropriate disciplinary action including
but not limited to suspension, permanent suspension, and/or referral
to law enforcement authorities.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT
POLICY
It is the policy of the U.S. All Star Federation that there shall be no
emotional abuse of any participant involved in any of its Member
Programs by an employee, volunteer, independent contractor or
other participant. Emotional abuse involves a pattern of deliberate,
non-contact behavior that has the potential to cause emotional or
psychological harm to a participant. These behaviors may include
verbal acts, physical acts or acts that deny attention or support.