SECTION IV : ALL STAR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
SECTION IV : ALL STAR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Applicable to all Program Owners . Eligible for non-compliance disciplinary review by the appropriate committee .
ALL MEMBERS OF THE USASF HAVE A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO :
1 . Implement and enforce all policies required of USASF
Member Policies : a . One-on-One Interactions b . Sexual Abuse & Prevention c . Electronic Communication d . Addressing Bullying e . Travel f . Billet | Housing g . Locker Rooms , Restrooms & Changing Rooms h . Athletic Performance Standards
2 . Develop and implement a policy that educates and holds accountable , the athletes representing the Member Program that are registered members of the USASF .
3 . Develop and implement a policy that educates and holds accountable , the coaches representing the Member Program that are registered members of the USASF .
4 . Educate and hold accountable all persons representing their program as it relates to upholding of the USASF Sportsmanship Code of Conduct .
5 . Maintain ( and provide proof of ) current commercial general liability insurance that includes , at a minimum , participant legal liability and participant excess accident medical insurance . This may be a single policy or individual policies . All locations must be covered .
6 . Ensure that the information provided in member profiles associated to the program is true and accurate : a . Verify that the athlete ’ s date of birth is correct and the documentation provided to support the entered date is authentic . b . Verify the coaches ’ information in the profile , used to complete the required Coach Membership eligibility screening . Specifically verifying the legal name and date of birth of all coaches against government issued identification documentation . c . Require athletes , coaches and auxiliary members associated to the program profile to have a current headshot uploaded to the member profile .
7 . Maintain and keep current all appropriate state and local business licensing requirements .
8 . Not make false statements on rosters , registrations , advertising or marketing materials with regards to USASF membership , credentialing , or certifications .
9 . All Program Owner Members must comply with the USASF Program Release Policy that states : “ Any athlete that has exhibitioned or competed on the floor with a team in any level from a ( Primary program ), during the Worlds competition season ( November 1 – May 1 ) will have to have a USASF Program Release Waiver signed by the owner of that program ( Primary program ) before that athlete is eligible to compete with another program ( Secondary program ) at the current season Cheerleading and Dance Worlds ”.
10 . To not knowingly disseminate false or misleading information about another member .
11 . Have in place policies , plans and / or best practices that are consistent with accepted and known standards of care for youth sports that address : a . Emergency response for accidents , injuries , natural disasters or other unexpected situations that may put an athlete in your care at risk b . Health and safety considerations that may arise as a result of participation in All Star Cheer or Dance while the athlete ( s ) are in your care c . The responsibility of any and all coaches , athletes and parents of athletes ( when an athlete is a minor ) to adhere to all policies / best practices established by the program
12 . Ensure that all athletes are supervised during all official functions by a qualified director / coach ( see appendix J for recommendations for director / coach qualifications ).
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