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Risk management Protecting the rink and its patrons 44 / SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2015 RINKMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOS: COURTESY OF STAR Safety Net T here are many positive reasons to participate in figure skating, but like all sports, it can also be a high- risk environment for misconduct: emotional, physical, sexual, bullying, harassment and hazing. All forms of misconduct are unacceptable and in direct conflict with U.S. Figure Skating values and ideals. U.S. Figure Skating strives to provide a safe environment for its members and to protect the opportunity of its members to participate in the sport in an atmosphere that is free of harassment and abusive practices. The association will not tolerate or condone any form of harassment or abuse of any of its members including athletes, coaches, officials, directors, employees, parents and volunteers or any other persons while they are participating in or prepar- ing for a figure skating activity or event conducted under the auspices of U.S. Figure Skating. SafeSport was originally created by the U.S. Olympic Committee, and U.S. Figure Skating has adapted the USOC's program to create its own program which includes policies that will apply to all U.S. Figure Skating clubs, programs, events and activities. It further includes the available and required training of coaches and select , U.S. Figure Skating SafeSport Program sets the standard for a safe environment "SAFETY ON THE ICE IS VERY IMPORTANT, BUT SAFESPORT'S POLICIES WILL ALSO PROTECT OUR KIDS WHERE THE GAMES AND COMPETITION AREN'T PLAYED." , Continued on page 46 Monitoring and Supervision of SafeSport Program Policies Prohibiting Abuse and Misconduct Education and Awareness Training Mandatory Background Screening Reporting Concerns of Abuse Responding to Reports of Abuse SAFESPORT