APPENDIX B - U . S . ALL STAR FEDERATION SAFESPORT CODE
The U . S . All Star Federation has determined that Covered Individuals within the U . S . All Star Federation and its programs includes :
1 . Those persons registered with the U . S . All Star Federation as registered members : a . All Star program participants , owners , coaches , and personnel b . Event Producer and Affiliate member owners and employees
2 . All persons serving as a member of the U . S . All Star Federation ’ s Board of Directors , on a national or regional level committee or board , or in any other similar positions appointed by the U . S . All Star Federation .
3 . All staff or officials at The Cheerleading Worlds ® or
The Dance Worlds ® . 4 . All U . S . All Star Federation national staff . 5 . Any person that is hired , elected or appointed by a U . S . All Star Federation Event Producer Member , Affiliate Member or Member Program to a position of authority over athletes or that have any contact with minors ( even if not registered with U . S . All Star Federation ).
Reporting Obligations In addition to any legal obligation of an entity or person to report sexual abuse or misconduct to law enforcement authorities , all Covered Individuals are required to promptly report any alleged violations of the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Policy to the U . S . All Star Federation . A Covered Individual ’ s failure to report may subject such person to disciplinary action .
The duty to report to the U . S . All Star Federation and the U . S . All Star Federation ’ s jurisdiction to investigate shall not supersede any local , state , or federal reporting requirements or jurisdiction , and shall not affect or impair the ability of any party that reports to the USASF from also reporting to the appropriate local , state or federal authorities .
Prohibited Conduct and Jurisdiction The U . S . All Star Federation or their designee shall have authority and jurisdiction over the investigation and resolution of any allegations of violations by any Covered Individual of those policies set forth in the USCSS Policies & Procedures , which prohibit sexual behavior involving minors by an adult Covered Individual and in some cases between minors , sexual exploitation , non-consensual sexual conduct , or non-consensual sexual acts , sexual or romantic relationship involving an imbalance of power , sexual harassment and related criminal dispositions .
The behaviors or conduct prohibited by the USCSS Policies & Procedures may be found at USCSS Policies . Coaches should refrain from touching body parts that could be perceived as invasive or inappropriate , even for corrective measures .
Appropriate spotting does not constitute sexual misconduct . It is understood that spotting is a necessary physical interaction between coaches and athletes . Infrequent , accidental touching of an athlete during spotting that could be perceived as invasive or inappropriate should not be misconstrued as sexual misconduct . To avoid that perception , coaches need to stay highly trained on proper spotting techniques and should acknowledge the occurrence if an accidental touch does occur . Program Owners are encouraged to put in place 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 .
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