Youth Protection Policy
This policy is designed to protect the safety and well-being of all youth participating in the Cheyenne youth flag football league. The league is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all participants, and this policy outlines the procedures that will be followed to ensure that safety.
Reporting Abuse
All coaches, staff, and volunteers are required to report any suspected abuse of a youth participant to the league director immediately. Abuse can include physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as neglect. Any report of abuse will be investigated thoroughly, and appropriate action will be taken to protect the safety of the child.
Background Checks
All coaches, staff, and volunteers who have regular contact with youth participants will be required to undergo a background check prior to being allowed to participate in the league. The background check will be conducted by a reputable company and will include a criminal history check, as well as a check for any child abuse or neglect reports.
Code of Conduct
All coaches, staff, and volunteers are required to adhere to a code of conduct that outlines the expectations for behavior in the league. The code of conduct includes a prohibition on any form of abuse, as well as other behaviors that could create a hostile or unsafe environment for youth participants.
Training
All coaches, staff, and volunteers will be required to complete training on child abuse prevention and reporting. The training will cover the signs of abuse, how to report abuse, and the league's policies on abuse.
Confidentiality
All reports of abuse will be kept confidential to the extent possible. However, the league may need to share information with law enforcement or child protective services in order to protect the safety of the child.
SafeSport
The league voluntarily adheres to the policies, procedures and best practices of SafeSport, a national organization that works to protect children from abuse in sports. SafeSport has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place to prevent and respond to abuse. The league is committed to complying with all SafeSport policies and procedures.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the league director. The league director's contact information is available on the league website.
The full SafeSport policy that has been adopted by Cheyenne Youth Flag Football can be read HERE.