Participant Safety Requirements

Who This Applies To

The following individuals are subject to USA Skateboarding’s athlete safety standards:

• Staff and contractors

• Coaches and instructors

• Board members and committee members

• Volunteers

• Adult athletes and participants

• Any individual with regular contact with or authority over minors

Responsibilities

All covered individuals are required to:

• Conduct themselves in a safe, respectful, and professional manner

• Avoid any behavior that could be interpreted as abusive, inappropriate, or exploitative

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with all participants, especially minors

• Act in the best interest of athlete safety and well-being at all times

Working with Minors

Individuals who interact with or have authority over minors must:

• Exercise a heightened duty of care

• Avoid one-on-one situations where possible

• Ensure interactions occur in observable and interruptible environments

• Refrain from any form of inappropriate communication or contact

Onboarding & Acknowledgement

All applicable individuals must:

• Review and acknowledge USA Skateboarding’s Athlete Safety & Conduct Policy prior to participation

• Agree to comply with all safety standards and reporting expectations

Ongoing Expectations

Participants are expected to:

• Remain informed of USA Skateboarding policies

• Comply with all updates or changes to safety standards

• Immediately report any concerns or violations

Volunteers

Volunteers are held to the same conduct and safety expectations as all participants.
Any volunteer interacting with athletes must adhere to all athlete safety guidelines outlined in this policy.