As the country continues to manage life during a pandemic, we'd like to direct your attention to athlete safety. Many of you have been a part of the USASF for much, or all, of the organization's life. You know the work and education that has evolved to support athlete safety. We encourage you to use this opportunity to take inventory of your own athlete protection measures and examine areas where you may become more intentional in those efforts. As a reminder, when you joined the USASF, you agreed to adhere to a unique set of Membership Terms & Conditions. This is a good time for everyone to revisit these Terms & Conditions to ensure that you are diligent in your compliance each and every day.
Review the established protocols below and be sure to share with your program. Together we can keep our sport safe for all those who choose to participate. It is up to all of us to remain vigilant to truly keep predators out of All Star.
SafeSport Training
Education and awareness are the most critical components to creating a safe and respectful environment free of abuse. Prevention starts with leaders — coaches, volunteers and even parents. The required education, policies and processes we have in place for athlete protection include those we adopted from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the accepted standard of care in youth sports. The USASF requires SafeSport training and certification for all adult members, including adult athletes.
Misconduct Reporting
The USASF's response and resolution process for reporting misconduct mirrors SafeSport’s best practices. Each report is immediately assessed to determine the need to alert law enforcement. To learn more about SafeSport and the USASF Reporting, Response and Resolution Process, click here.
Athlete Protection Measures
We continue to evaluate and explore opportunities for education and growth. Take a moment to review the following:
We have added to our charter mission to explore and expand in the area of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in addition to our need to have representation from all regions and supporting all disciplines of cheer, dance and exceptional athletes and have 5+ seats to fill! Apply to be a Connection Leader and have your voice heard! Deadline to apply: September 10th.
Still unsure about participating in this fun, easy and FREE challenge to help get your athletes ready for the 2020-2021 season? The LAST RALLY Deadline is September 16th. Learn more and then head to the Member Resource site to view a sample submission video so you can submit your video TODAY!
National All Star Cheer & Dance Day is DAYS AWAY — 9.12.20. How are you celebrating? Everything you need to have THE BEST NASCDD is available to you in Member Resources. Be sure to share your preparations and celebrations for NASCDD using #NASCDD so we can share too! Visit The Connection for weekly tips on how to host a safe celebration or VIRTUAL EVENT. Still need The Connection app? Search for USASF Connection (look for the yellow icon) in the Apple Store or Google Play and connect TODAY!
Athletes need All Star now more than ever before! The USASF is inviting All Star high-school-age athletes (cheer and dance) to get together with other All Stars from across the country in this first-ever virtual connection. The USASF Scholarship Alumni and the Athlete Advisory Council Alumni will serve as panelists and share their tips for becoming a successful and well-balanced All Star Athlete.
To register, athletes will log in to their Athlete Profile and look for the Upcoming Meetings section to register. Once they complete their ZOOM Registration, they can submit their questions for the call.
Stay Connected with US
Effective October 1st, we will only be communicating with ACTIVE members. What Does Active Mean? An active membership is a paid membership for the current season. Stay connected with USASF with an active membership, while you work on your eligibility requirements.
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Empower. Encourage. Support.
CheerSounds, the Official Music Provider of the USASF, makes more than music, they make a difference! Each year, CheerSounds contributes to a variety of scholarships, sponsorships, and development programs offered to our member organizations - this includes an Exceptional Athlete sponsorship which offers FREE music to all USASF Exceptional Athlete teams! Visit usasf.cheersounds.com to learn more!
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