MOSINEE SILVERBLADES FIGURE SKATING CLUB INC. SAFE SPORT POLICIES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013

Locker Room Policy

1) Use only locker rooms 1 & 2 for routine practices.

2) Locker rooms 3, 4, 5, 6 will not be used on a routine basis.

3) Parents/Guardians/Siblings of the same sex will be allowed in the locker room only while their skater is present to assist with preparing for skating (changing, tying skates, etc). Parents/Guardians are not allowed in the locker room when their skater is not present.

4) Adults (Coaches and skaters over the age of 18) will use a separate locker room from skaters for all events.

a) At Greenheck Fieldhouse, adults and coaches will use the restroom or rink side bench area.

b) At Team Competitions, the team liaison must be present for team warm or prep meetings in the locker room with the coach. The locker room door will remain open.

5) A designated male locker room will be provided, when needed.

6) Locker room doors shall remain open on a routine basis.

 

Electronic devices capable of recording or taking photographs Policy

Absolutely no use of electronic devices capable of recording or taking photographs in the locker rooms or changing areas at anytime by anyone.

 

Consequences if a skater:

1st offense - Minimum of a documented verbal warning and parent/guardian notification (if a minor)

 

2nd offense - Minimum of a written warning, 2 week suspension with no credit for paid ice time / coaching fees, and parent/guardian notification (if a minor).

 

3rd offense - Minimum of 1 month suspension with no credit for paid ice time / coaching fees and parent/guardian notification (if a minor).

 

4th offense & beyond – Consequences will be at the discretion of the Mosinee Silverblades Board and could include expulsion from the club.

 

Consequences if a parent/guardian/sibling:

1st offense - Minimum of a documented verbal warning and parent/guardian notification (if a minor).

 

2nd offense - Minimum of a written warning, 2 week skater suspension with no credit for paid ice time / coaching fees, individual will be banned from entering locker rooms and parent/guardian notification (if a minor)

 

3rd offense - Minimum of 1 month skater suspension with no credit for paid ice time / coaching fees, individual will be banned from locker rooms and parent/guardian notification (if a minor).

 

4th offense & beyond – Consequences will be at the discretion of the Mosinee Silverblades Board and could include expulsion from the club.

 

If the device is used for taking potentially inappropriate pictures/videos, the Mosinee Silverblades Safe Sport Chair person will be notified immediately. Disciplinary action may include contacting the authorities. Two Deep Leadership - 2 adults are present at all times with individual minors off the ice. For example, 2 club volunteers, two coaches or a coach and parent of the skater.

1) If an individual meeting is necessary:

A) Should occur when others are present and where interactions can be easily observed.

B) Take place in a publicly visible and open area such as the corner of the arena.

C) If an individual meeting is needed in an office or room, leave the door open and unlocked.

 

Code of Conduct

1) All parents/guardians, skaters, coaches and Board Members must complete the code of conduct form.

2) Codes of conduct will be posted on the website.

 

Training

1) All Board Members, Coaches (including junior coaches), and Managers/Liaison must complete the online training course offered through USFSA and sign an acknowledgment form/code of conduct no later than July 15, 2013. When new coaches are approved as independent contractors, training must be completed before the first lesson.

 

2) All board members, coaches, managers must have a criminal back round check completed. The back ground checks for board members and managers/liaisons will at the expense of the club.

 

Overnight Travel

1) If a skater needs to travel overnight to a skating event with the coach, written permission from the parents must be submitted to the Board before the event.

 

Reporting

1) Mosinee Silverblades will follow the recommended reporting guidelines from the Safe Sport program provided by USFSA.

 

2) All reports should be submitted to the Safe Sport Chairperson. If the chairperson is not available, another Board Member will contact the chairperson immediately.

 

3) Reporting may include contacting the authorities. 

 

U.S. Figure Skating Member Code of Conduct GR 1.02

I recognize that my participation in all activities hosted, supported, sponsored or engaged in by U.S. Figure Skating, including but not limited to competitions, exhibitions and training camps, is an honor and privilege that carries certain responsibilities. I agree to fully abide by the rules and guidelines set forth by U.S. Figure Skating or its properly designated agents. As a precondition to participation in activities hosted, supported, sponsored or engaged in by U.S. Figure Skating, I will adhere to the following tenets in good faith:

 

A. I will exhibit the highest standards of fairness, ethical behavior and genuine good sportsmanship in all of my relations with others.

 

B. I will not damage public or private property. I understand that I may be held financially responsible for damage deemed to be wantonly or willfully executed on my part, and that I may be subject to disciplinary action by U.S. Figure Skating.

 

C. I will not use or possess illegal drugs, and I will not engage in criminal activity. I understand that, if I am found to use or possess illegal drugs, or if I am found to engage in any criminal activity during any activity hosted, supported, sponsored or engaged in by U.S. Figure Skating, I may be subject to criminal penalties as well as penalties imposed by U.S. Figure Skating.

 

D. I will adhere to the rules of U.S. Figure Skating and the host organization at all activities hosted, supported, sponsored or engaged in by U.S. Figure Skating.

 

E. I will comply with all applicable anti-doping rules including, but not limited to, ISU and USADA anti-doping rules

 

F. I will conduct myself in a manner not detrimental to the welfare of figure skating. I understand that my actions reflect on U.S. Figure Skating and the sport of figure skating both positively and negatively. I understand that if my acts, statements, or conduct are considered detrimental to the welfare of figure skating by the appropriate authority, I may be subject to penalties imposed by U.S. Figure Skating pursuant to GR 1.04.

 

G. I understand that the penalties that may be imposed may include, but are not limited to, loss of future international selections, loss of financial support from U.S. Figure Skating and its Memorial Fund, and loss of participation in activities hosted, supported, sponsored or engaged in by U.S. Figure Skating.

 

H. I understand that all disciplinary proceedings will be conducted pursuant to Article XXV, Section 3, of the U.S. Figure Skating bylaws, and that my rights and remedies are derived therefrom.