USASF Professional Responsibility Code 2020-2021 Vol 10.0 | Page 39

APPENDIX H - LOCKER ROOMS , RESTROOMS & CHANGING AREA POLICY
APPENDIX H - LOCKER ROOMS , RESTROOMS AND CHANGING AREA POLICY

APPENDIX H - LOCKER ROOMS , RESTROOMS & CHANGING AREA POLICY

The following is a model locker room and changing area policy provided to assist Covered Organizations in developing their own policies . Any policy developed by a Covered Organization must include the Mandatory Components . If a Covered Organization does not create a locker rooms and changing areas policy , the Mandatory Components will become the default policy for that organization
APPLICABLE ADULT
This policy shall apply to : 1 . Adult members at a facility that is either partially or fully under the jurisdiction of a U . S . All Star Federation .
2 . Adult members who have regular contact with minor athletes .
3 . Any adult authorized by a memberclub to have regular contact with or authority over a minor athlete .
4 . Adult staff , volunteers and board members of a member club organization .
NON-EXCLUSIVE FACILITY
If our club uses a facility that is used by multiple constituents , Applicable Adults in categories 1 through 4 are nonetheless required to adhere to the rules set forth herein .
USE OF RECORDING DEVICES
Use of any device ’ s ( including a cell phone ’ s ) recording capabilities , including voice recording , still cameras and video cameras in locker rooms , changing areas , or similar spaces at a facility under our organization ’ s jurisdiction is prohibited . Exceptions may be made for media and championship celebrations , provided that such exceptions are approved by the member organization and two or more Applicable Adults are present .
MONITORING
Our organization regularly and randomly monitors the use of locker rooms and changing areas at facilities under our jurisdiction to ensure compliance with these policies .
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
1 . Under no circumstances shall an unrelated Applicable Adult at a facility under our organization ’ s jurisdiction expose his or her breasts , buttocks , groin , or genitals to a minor athlete .
2 . To minimize the risk of bullying and hazing , our organization uses monitors to ensure that minor athletes are not left unsupervised in locker rooms , rest rooms and changing areas .
3 . Applicable Adults make every effort to recognize when a minor athlete goes to the locker room , rest room or changing area during practice and competition and , if they do not return in a timely fashion , will check on the minor athlete ’ s whereabouts .
4 . We discourage parents from entering locker rooms , rest rooms and changing areas unless it is truly necessary . In those instances , it should only be a same-sex parent when other minor athletes are changing in the same locker room or changing area . If this is necessary , parents should let a coach or administrator know about this in advance .
UNDRESS
Under no circumstances shall an unrelated Applicable Adult at a facility under our organization ’ s jurisdiction intentionally expose his or her breasts , buttocks , groin , or genitals to a minor athlete
• One-on-one interactions .
• Except for athletes on the same team , at no time are unrelated Applicable Adults permitted to be alone with a minor athlete in a locker room or changing area when at a facility under our partial or full jurisdiction , except under emergency circumstances .
• If our organization is using a facility that only has a single locker room or changing area , we will designate separate times for use by Applicable Adults , if any .
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