APPENDIX B - U . S . ALL STAR FEDERATION SAFESPORT CODE
Hazing There shall be no hazing of any participant involved in any of the U . S . All Star Federation ’ s member programs by any employee , volunteer , independent contractor or other participant .
Hazing includes any conduct which is intimidating , humiliating , offensive , or physically harmful . The hazing conduct is typically an activity that serves as a condition for joining a group or being socially accepted by a group ’ s members .
Examples of hazing prohibited by this Policy include , without limitation : a . requiring or forcing ( including through peer pressure ) the consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs ; b . tying , taping , or physically restraining a participant ; c . sexual simulations or sexual acts of any nature ; d . sleep deprivation , or the withholding of water and / or food ; e . social actions ( e . g . grossly inappropriate or provocative clothing ) or public displays ( e . g . public nudity ) that are illegal or meant to draw ridicule ; f . beating , paddling , or other forms of physical assault ; and verbal abuse or threats or implied threats .
Hazing includes any act or conduct described as hazing under federal or state law . Activities that fit the definition of hazing are considered to be hazing regardless of a person ’ s willingness to cooperate or participate .
Hazing does not include group or team activities that are meant to establish normative team behaviors , or promote team cohesion , so long as such activities do not have reasonable potential to cause emotional or physical distress to any participant .
While other team members are often the perpetrators of hazing toward their teammates , it is a violation of this Policy if a coach or other responsible adult knows or should know of the hazing but takes no action to intervene on behalf of the targeted participant ( s ).
A U . S . All Star Federation participant or parent of a participant who violates this Hazing Policy is subject to appropriate disciplinary action , including but not limited to , suspension , permanent suspension and / or referral to law enforcement authorities .
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