USASF Professional Responsibility Code 2020-2021 Vol 10.0 | Page 11

SECTION III : GENERAL RULES AND MEMBERSHIP COMPLIANCE
SECTION III : GENERAL RULES & MEMBERSHIP COMPLIANCE

SECTION III : GENERAL RULES AND MEMBERSHIP COMPLIANCE

Eligible for non-compliance disciplinary review by the appropriate committee . Applicable at all times for all members .
ALL MEMBERS OF THE USASF HAVE A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO :
1 . Protect and preserve All Star Cheer and Dance and the rules and regulations of which it governs .
2 . Must adhere to all USASF Required Policies . All policies can be found in the Appendices .
3 . Follow and uphold the USASF Sportsmanship Code of Conduct .
4 . Voice concerns , disagreements and differences of USASF policy or rulings within the structure of the USASF .
5 . Not misrepresent the policies or actions of the USASF or its authorized representatives .
6 . Not knowingly make false claims pertaining to membership and / or credentialing on applications , advertising , or marketing .
7 . Report , challenge or file a non-compliance statement upon the first instance of violation of established procedures .
8 . Not misrepresent or falsify USASF membership profiles , competitive achievements , professional qualifications , education , experience , eligibility , criminal record or affiliations of themselves , their program , or anyone associated with their program ( such as co-workers , employees , volunteers , members clients ) or other USASF members .
9 . Avoid both actual and perceived conflicts of interest in the conduct of business on behalf of the organization .
It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to use , or be perceived as using , USASF properties , services , opportunities , authority or influence to gain private benefit in any capacity .
10 . Not misrepresent the nature or extent of any injury in order to participate ( cause an athlete to participate in a competition , camp or other activity ) when such participation is inconsistent with the appropriate medical response to the injury .
11 . Maintain a complete membership profile that has accurate and current information in all required fields . Members may not provide false or fraudulent information .
12 . Athletes must practice or perform on an appropriate surface . Technical skills ( stunts , pyramids , tosses or tumbling ) may not be performed on concrete , asphalt , wet or uneven surfaces or surfaces with obstructions . NOTE : An overlay of carpet on concrete is not an appropriate surface .
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