Code of Conduct

Western Region Policy Concerning Conduct

All coaches, officials and athletes representing the Western Region are bound by the USSA Code of Conduct and by other guidelines properly established by the Western Region ACC or the Western Region coaching staff.  Violations of the Code of conduct, and/or rules and guidelines, brought to the attention of the Western Region coaching staffs at meets and/or training camps, will be discussed with the coaching staff to decide an appropriate course of action.

The following are guidelines that will be followed by the Western Region to decide upon a proper course of action:

1.  A panel named by the Western Region Director and/or the Western Region coach will be formed from the coaching staff and any Western Region ACC members present.
2.  The chairmen of the panel will be the Western Region director, a Western Region coach, or the designated team leader/head coach.
3.  Prior to any action being taken, the Western Region director, and/or the USSA national office will be notified.
4.  If disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the following people shall be notified:

  • In the case of an athlete:  The athlete’s coach and parents or guardian
  • In the case of a coach or official: Their supervisor, the Western Region ACC chairmen, and the divisional ACC Chairmen and/or President.

5.  Any action taken will require the filing of a written report to the Western Region ACC Chairmen, the Western Region director and the USSA national office outlining the charges, facts, and findings.
6.  If an appropriate course of action cannot be agreed upon, the chairmen of the panel shall refer the facts and possible courses of action to the USSA Alpine Competition Director and/or the USSA Athletic Director for advice and guidance.
7.  Prior to any competition suspension, the USSA Alpine Director must be notified.

Possible Disciplinary Action:

Any action taken shall comply with the USA Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act and the USSA Code of Conduct, and any other applicable USSA rule in place.  All actions involving “protected competitions”, as defined by USSA are subject to the due process provisions contained in the Bylaws of United States Ski and Snowboard Association.  One or more of the following actions may be imposed:

  1. Removal from the team, competition trip, or training camp
  2. Suspension from training and/or competition
  3. Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benefits
  4. Turning the offending party or parties over to the local or state authorities if the offense is a violation of existing laws
  5. Any action taken shall be applied fairly and equitably to all parties involved

Violations of laws resulting in arrest are not the responsibility of a regional quota team or project staff to resolve.  Should a team member be arrested, a good faith effort to understand the situation and to contact the parent or legal guardian will be undertaken.  Resolution of the situation, including arranging for legal representation, bail or other conditions of release, are the responsibility of the legal guardians of the athlete, or, in the case of an adult athlete or staff member, the accused person.