Risk Management

Risk Management is a method for identifying risks in all areas, and developing and implementing a plan to protect an organization and prevent loss.

It is the intent of Alabama Soccer Association to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable soccer environment for all participants. Each year we have updated our Risk Management policies based on US Soccer and USYS guidelines. Our Annual Organization Affiliation Form is available on Forms page

If you have specific questions about Risk Management please contact:

Jennifer Pfeiffer, Executive Director

Kristin Roberts, State Risk Management Coordinator

ASA Risk Management Policy - Click Here

SAFE SOCCER

U.S. Soccer has developed the Safe Soccer Framework as a foundation from which all participants in the soccer community, be they athletes, coaches, referees, administrators or volunteers, play an active role in creating an environment free from emotional, physical or sexual abuse. The Safe Soccer Framework is a comprehensive program of policies and process, screening, education and training, reporting, monitoring and enforcement designed to help participants detect and report abuse, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences. This Framework applies to U.S. Soccer national level programs. Please see Policy 212-3 below for information applicable to U.S. Soccer's Organization Members. Effective September 1, 2019, any Organization Member not in compliance with this Policy 212-3 will be subject to enforcement as provided in Section 6.

Website for Safe Soccer Framework, Bylaw 212 and Policy 212-3 click here

Recognize to Recover

US Soccer's comprehensive player health and safety program aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages.

Recognize to Recover was developed with the help of medical experts and will provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.

For more information on US Soccer's Recognize to Recover, click here

NEW August 2018: CPR/AED Video on Recognize to Recover Presented by Thorne

Recognie to recover produced a video to educate players, coaches, referees, and parents as part of our ongoing efforts to promote and elevate player safety. This video is part of a comprehensive player safety module that will be included in all online Coaching and Referee Education courses.

The video is currently available on the Recognize to Recover website, and specifically in the "Cardiac Conditions" section, and you can get to it via this link:

http://www.recognizetorecover.org/cardiac/#cardiac-arrest (if you don't see the video immediately, scroll down and you should see it).

Once the full Player Safety module is complete, we will work with your office on the best way to disseminate the information through your own channels, should you choose to do that.

Risk Management Information & Resources

Sexual Abuse Initiatives

Report a Concern

U.S. SOCCER INTEGRITY HOTLINE

(312) 528-7004 or click here.

SAFESPORT.ORG

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017

We encourage all members (Youth and Adult) to read the email and linked resources in full, and want to reinforce a few items:

The bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, within 24 hours to all adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletesby a national governing body, a member of a national governing body, or an amateur sports organization that participates in interstate or international amateur athletic competition. These individuals are called "covered individuals" in the new legislation.

Child abuse is defined as physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.

Per current federal regulations, reports of child abuse should be made to the local law enforcement agency or local child protective services agency that has jurisdiction to investigate reports of child abuse or to protect child abuse victims or to the FBI. These regulations have not yet been updated to reflect the recent change in the law. Until such time as the regulations are updated, U.S. Soccer will make reports to (1) local law enforcement where any alleged incident took place to the extent it can be determined and the incident occurred in the United States, (2) local law enforcement where the victim resides if different than (1), and (3) the FBI.

An individual who is required, but fails, to report suspected child sexual abuse is subject to criminal penalties including fines and up to one (1) year in jail.

These obligations are in addition to any State law requirements that an individual may have in a particular jurisdiction.

Additionally, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) distributed a PSA about the SafeSport Center to all National Governing Bodies, and you are welcome to download and distribute the video to your members.

United Soccer Coaches partnership with MOCSA click here

Safe Sport

We have required every adult who is working with youth under 18 are required to have the Safe Sport-Sexual Abuse Awareness Training-Youth Sports program each year and uploaded to their Stack Sports profile in order to be listed on a team roster. Every club registrar has been emailed a link to add send their adults a link to the training.

Please Read our 101 help page to add your adults in your program.

Please contact Jennifer if you need additional help or to be resent the link at jennifer@alsoccer.org.

Concussions

ASA Concussion Policy

Guidelines & Educational Materials

Goal Safety

CPSC Guidelines for Movable Goal Safety

CPSC Goal Alert

Weather

NWS Lightning Safety

Heat/Hydration

US Soccer Heat Guidelines