SAFE SPORT

HSA SafeSport Reporting Procedures

ALL COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS, REFEREES AND PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF CONDUCT PROHIBITED BY THE SAFESPORT CODE FOR U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENTS

Generally, these incidents include, but are not limited to:

Sexual Misconduct
Bullying
Child Abuse
Harassment
Physical Misconduct
Hazing
Emotional Misconduct*

*Emotional Misconduct, including but not limited to bullying, harassment, or hazing, is conduct that is severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to objectively and unreasonably interfere with or limit another’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities of the Highline Soccer Association (HSA).

Click this link to download the 2019-20 HSA Safesport Reporting Procedures Document

2019-20 HSA SafeSport Reporting Procedures.pdf

Safe Sport

What is SafeSport?

SafeSport provides information for all members of the sports community, to understand what misconduct is and provide a pathway to report misconduct. Please visit SafeSport and go to the ABOUT tab to learn more. Washington Youth Soccer supports this initiative and we need everyone to participate. Please submit the form immediately after the occurrence.

Types of at-risk abuse include:
• Bullying
• Harassment
• Hazing
• Emotional Misconduct
• Physical Misconduct
•Sexual Misconduct, including Child Sexual Abuse

Who is SafeSport for?
We all play a role in creating a safe environment in youth sports.

• Organizations
• Coaches
• Volunteers
• Parents
• Referees
• Athletes

Why SafeSport?
Sport provides athletes with an opportunity to develop specific athletic skills, as well as life skills. Unfortunately, sport can also be a high-risk environment for misconduct and abuse.

Click here for more information on SafeSport

Rules to Follow:
• If you see something, say something
• Report to Risk Manager
• Report it to the Sports Center Created by the Statute
• Report to Local Law Enforcement