SECTION I : MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION
5 . Ensure that All Star Cheer and Dance events , as well as team or program activities , are conducted in an environment free of drug or alcohol use including the use of tobacco or e-cigarrettes by adult or minor athletes while representing All Star or their program . a . Any member perceived to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at a USASF Sanctioned Event will be issued immediate suspension from the event and a USASF Official disciplinary case will be filed by the USASF . b . It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to : i . Use or provide to a third party any prescribed drug by applicable federal , state or municipal law . ii . Assist or condone any competing athlete ’ s use of a drug banned by the International Olympic Committee , United States Olympic Committee , or National Collegiate Athletic Association , or , in the case of athlete members , to use such drugs or refuse to submit to properly conducted drug tests administered by one of those organizations . iii . Provide alcohol or illegal drugs to minors . iv . Condone the use of alcohol or illegal drugs by minors . v . Consume alcoholic beverages or use illegal drugs while a minor .
PROGRAM OWNERS
6 . Program Owners must have a process by which they screen adults prior to providing access to Athlete Members : a . Any employee or volunteer associated to a Member Program that has potential interaction with All Star Athletes , regardless of their role , must have completed and cleared a Member Program approved screening process . This is in addition to any USASF mandated screenings for membership eligibility . b . Any USASF Program that invites an adult to interact with their minor age athletes , including but not limited to athletes over the age of 18 , choreographers , skill technicians and / or other guest coaches or instructors , is obligated to ensure that the adult has been screened appropriately . This is in addition to any USASF mandated screenings for membership eligibility .
7 . Program Owners have a responsibility to insure that any and all adults who come in contact with minor participants in their program are notified of and adhere to the USASF SafeSport Code , regardless of the adult ’ s membership status with the USASF . 8 . Program Owners are REQUIRED to report to the USASF when any person within their program violates the USASF SafeSport Code and / or any USASF proactive Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies referenced in the SafeSport Code .
9 . If the member club offers one or more open teams , the Program Owner will : a . Create a policy for open team members that is consistent with the established athlete protection measures and policies and applicable state laws . b . Not condone a relationship that is inconsistent with the established USASF athlete protection measures and policies and applicable state laws .
EVENT PRODUCERS
10 . Event Producers are required to implement and adhere to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies referenced in the Sanctioning Guidelines .
11 . Event Producers must have a process by which they screen adult employees or volunteers that will interact with minor athletes .
12 . Event Producers have a responsibility to insure that any and all adults who will come in contact with minor athletes are notified of and adhere to the established athlete protection measures and policies regardless of the adults membership status with the USASF .
13 . Event Producers are REQUIRED to report to the USASF when any person under their purview violates the USASF SafeSport Code and / or any USASF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies referenced in the USASF SafeSport Code .
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
14 . Affiliate member companies must screen adult employees or volunteers prior to allowing them to interact with minor athletes on behalf of their company .
15 . Affiliate member companies have a responsibility to insure that any and all adults who come in contact with minor athletes are notified of and adhere to the established athlete protection measures and policies regardless of the adults membership status with the USASF .
16 . Affiliate member companies are REQUIRED to report to the USASF when any person under their purview violates the USASF SafeSport Code and / or any USASF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies referenced in the USASF SafeSport Code .
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