Dear USASF Member,

We promised to keep you updated as we continued to move from conversation to action in our efforts to eliminate racism in All Star.

• Below are the next steps, also posted on our website.
• Over a year ago we filmed athletes discussing diversity and it has been available on our Youtube channel. We hope you'll watch it with renewed interest.
• And, you're invited to apply for open spots in The USASF Connection (link also below), and contribute to conversations about everything All Star.

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The U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, sensitivity and connectedness among our members and within our communities. This commitment is intrinsic in the values and beliefs that the USASF is strongest when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity regardless of what we look like, where we come from, our abilities or who we love. We stand firm in our resolve to ensure that the USASF and its members address, educate and eliminate any issues of racial or social injustice in our sport as well as create and enforce rules that address racism and/or bias while supporting equality for all.

All Star | A Place for Everyone

The USASF, as the national governing authority for All Star, has a history that embraces and welcomes all into our sport. Oftentimes described as “the sport that has a home for everyone,” our mission and core values have supported our intent to invite and include all. Conversations with our members in the Black community about recent events and the current climate in our country concerning racism have caused us to understand that we have more to do in this area.

We have tackled the topics of gender identity, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation by connecting experts in those fields with our members to provide awareness, education, tools and resources. We are tackling the topic of racism with equal vigor and will not allow it to exist in All Star.

The USASF is committed to seeking out racial and ethnic biases and inequities by consistently reviewing our processes and our policies. We stand firm in our resolve to ensure that our staff and our members address, educate and resolve any issues of racial or social injustice within our sport and create and enforce rules that combat racism.

We are Taking Action

As we review our efforts we also recognize there are areas that require immediate action and some that will need further exploration, discussion and strategic planning, and must encompass policies and protocols that ensure a shared and equal experience within All Star for all who choose to participate.

Upon further discussion and review of the existing policies and protocols, we are moving forward with the following:

1. Broaden the scope of The Connection Committee to address specific issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
2. Open the opportunity for USASF Members interested in serving in The Connection to apply for one of the five seats we are adding to the current committee.
3. Review and update the USASF Professional Responsibility Code to address expectations regarding racism.
4. Include in all committee and board meetings the strategic planning of programs and initiatives targeting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
5. Provide education and resources to all members of the USASF.

We are committed to working together to address the challenges that face us while continuing to achieve our mission to support and enrich the lives of our athletes and members. All Star welcomes everyone. Every race, size, sexual preference, gender identity and ability. There’s a place for everyone. We welcome you just as you are.

Apply Today to Make a Difference

Deadline to apply: September 10,2020.