Our Commitment to Safety

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Our Commitment to Safety

Our commitment to safety remains a top priority and is fundamental to Varsity Spirit’s mission. We continue to do our part in providing the safest environment possible for athletes and their family members at our events.

As a reminder, here are some of the protocols we have in place for a successful season of events:

  1. We require all Varsity Spirit employees to complete our “Participant Protection” training course. This training course supports Varsity Spirit’s policies related to preventing and responding to abuse. This training also covers cyberbullying, hazing, human trafficking and imbalances of power.
  2. We require annual background checks for all Varsity Spirit staff, not just those involved in events, and require event vendors to adhere to background checks through a vendor certification process.
  3. At School Events, we require USA Cheer Membership for all coaches wishing to access the warm-up area, backstage, or coaches’ box at our school camps and competitions. Being a member mandates that coaches undergo a background check, complete athlete protection and concussion awareness training, and adhere to a member code of conduct.
  4. At All Star Events, we adhere to the United States All Star Federation (USASF) requirements for All Star competitions. USASF requires background screening for anyone age 18 years or older who accompanies a team into a warm-up or backstage area at USASF Sanctioned Competitions. Varsity All Star events in the USA are all USASF Sanctioned Competitions.
  5. We have a designated Event Safety Manager on-site at events to assist with any safety and well-being responsibilities and enforce the safety and security practices for Varsity Brands and Varsity Spirit events. We also work closely with each venue to ensure the event is a safe environment for all participants and spectators.
  6. Varsity Spirit was recently accredited by a national authority on abuse prevention recognizing the strength of our safety training, policies and reporting systems, ensuring our safety standards are among the highest in the industry!
  7. The Varsity Spirit Event Code of Conduct enhances our commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending our events.
  8. Anyone listed on the USA Cheer, USASF or Safe Sport ineligible list are NOT permitted to attend Varsity Spirit school or all star events under any circumstances; if found on-site, they will be asked to leave the premises and not return. Any school or all star teams affiliated with someone listed on the USA Cheer, USASF or Safe Sport ineligible list that is found to be actively participating at our events may be penalized including, but not limited to, disqualification from the event.

Prohibited Items at Events

To maximize participant and spectator safety, we have established a list of prohibited items that are deemed unacceptable and a potential safety hazard or security concern such as weapons, firearms, pepper spray/mace, air horns, laser pointers, etc.

For a full list of items prohibited at Varsity Spirit events, click here.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission and the safety of our participants and our community. We are looking forward to seeing you this season at a Varsity Spirit event.

Thanks,

Bill Seely

President, Varsity Spirit

 

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