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WASP Youth Protection Policy

Indoor Soccer

WASP Unacceptable Behavior and Misconduct Policy

 

WASP Unacceptable Behavior and Misconduct Policy references the AAU Youth Protection Handbook. We  will not be tolerated any unacceptable behaviors and misconducts on the part of coaches, staff, parents, or student athletes. This policy is in addition to behavioral requirements stipulated in other policies or procedures within the organization. This policy in no way is intended to replace or take precedence over federal, state, and local laws, but enforce them.

 

Behaviors that are regarded as incompatible with WASP and are considered unacceptable and prohibited are:

 

  • Unwelcome physical contact, such as inappropriate touching, patting, pinching, punching, and physical assault.

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  • Unwelcome physical, verbal, visual, or behavioral mannerisms or conduct that denigrates, shows hostility, or aversion toward any individual.

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  • Demeaning or exploitive behavior of either a sexual or nonsexual nature, including threats of such behavior.

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  • Display of demeaning, suggestive, or pornographic material.

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  • Failure to report known sexual abuse or neglect of a child.

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  • Any form of bullying, hazing, & harassment.

 

Emotional abuse within sports and athletics typically manifests as shaming and mocking for poor performance, using inappropriate nicknames, denying attention, making threats of repercussions, and excluding or singling out individuals.

 

  • Publicly or privately condemn any WASP staff, coach, student athlete, parent/guardian, or family member.

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  • Publicly or privately condemn any WASP staff, coach, student athlete, parent/guardian, or family member based on political or religious beliefs, gender, age, race or national ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

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  • Intentional violation of any local, state, or federal law. Examples include:

 

  • Drinking while driving under the influence of alcohol.

 

  • Possession of illegal substances.

 

All WASP staff, coaches, parents, athletes, and other representatives must report any suspected physical or sexual child abuse immediately. All such suspected reports must be made to appropriate state and/or local authorities first, then to WASP Directors. Any unacceptable behavior or misconduct, as specified but not limited to the above, will result in a warning and/or disciplinary action including suspension or termination from participation in WASP. If any unacceptable behavior of misconduct is illegal in nature, authorities will be called immediately.

 

For More information download the Amateur Athletic Union Youth Protection Handbook below.

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