{"id":6313438,"date":"2023-01-10T00:44:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T05:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/?page_id=6313438"},"modified":"2025-08-07T15:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T20:33:38","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/education\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;&#8221; hero_cta_top_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fshop.varsity.com%2Fcollections%2Fvarsity-luxe%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dvarsitydotcom%26utm_campaign%3Dvs-luxeline-22|title:Shop%20Luxe%20Line|target:_blank&#8221; hero_cta_top_attributes=&#8221;&#8221; hero_cta_bottom_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.varsity.com%2Fcatalog2022%2Findex.html%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dvarsitydotcom%26utm_campaign%3Dvs-digitalcatalog-22%26utm_content%3Dhomebutton|title:VSF%20Digital%20Catalog|target:_blank&#8221; 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max-height:px' title='' target='_self ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"Varsity Spirit Camp Rules\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110-280x33.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110-220x26.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110-100x12.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VS-0369_2502_Varsity_Spirit_Camp_Rules_Web_920x110.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Click here to review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/our-commitment-to-safety\/\">Varsity Spirit&#8217;s Commitment to Safety<\/a> and the protocols we have in place with athlete safety top of mind.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754598459838{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #97b8e1 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;color: #fff;font-size: 20px\">At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of cheer and dance participants is of the utmost importance. Since our inception in 1974, we have been \u2013 and remain \u2013 steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for participants\u2019 physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754598816314{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #97b8e1 !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Your athletes&#8217; safety is our top priority!\u00a0 All Varsity Spirit Staff are 100%\u00a0USA Cheer Safety Certified.\u00a0Beyond certification,\u00a0our staff receive training on athlete protection and injury awareness, and receive\u00a0annual background screening.\u00a0We were recently accredited by Praesidium,\u00a0a national authority on abuse prevention, recognizing the strength of our safety training, policies and reporting systems \u2014 our safety standards are among the highest in the industry! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">We take all allegations of abuse or any misconduct seriously, and the safety of our athletes is and has always been our top priority. When an allegation comes directly to Varsity Spirit, we take swift action \u2013 whether it concerns someone who works at our camps or someone who might attend an event we produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">In terms of the reporting itself, whether the abuse allegation (or any form of misconduct) comes directly to Varsity Spirit or through one of its partners, the company takes immediate steps to address the situation. Within Varsity Spirit, our Participant Protection Committee is responsible for addressing and investigating all boundary violations and reports of abuse. The Participant Protection Committee is dedicated to assisting individuals and their families who may have been affected by an incident, allegation, or crisis, ensuring they have access to the necessary resources and support. Our goal is to make those affected feel heard and promote their healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">In the instances where an incident has been reported to Varsity Spirit, the company takes appropriate measures, which may include referrals to child abuse authorities, law enforcement, the USASF, and USA Cheer. Varsity Spirit cooperates with investigations handled by USA Cheer, the USASF, and\/or local law enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Depending on where the incident has taken place, individuals are able to submit allegations of abuse or any form of misconduct directly to Varsity Spirit, the USASF, or USA Cheer. Because reports can be submitted directly to each organization, Varsity Spirit is not always the first to be alerted about an incident \u2013 but the company acts promptly after it learns about an allegation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">If wrongdoing is substantiated by USA Cheer, the USASF, or local law enforcement, the individual responsible is prohibited from working for Varsity Spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Below you&#8217;ll find Reporting Resources&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>USA Cheer: <\/strong>Governs <strong>scholastic cheer<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>USASF: <\/strong>The organizing member committee of <strong>All Star Cheer<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6325255&#8243; 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Education<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Varsity Spirit\u2019s coaches\u2019 education is powered by our<br \/>\npartners in education \u2013 USA Cheer, the USASF, the<br \/>\nNFHS and Varsity University. In addition to education<br \/>\nand credentialing programs offered by USA Cheer and<br \/>\nUSASF to its members, Varsity Spirit also provides the<br \/>\ncoaches training and Varsity University.<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsityuniversity.org\/' rel='' target='_self' title='READ MORE'>READ MORE<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/www.varsityuniversity.org\/' rel='' target='_self' title='READ MORE'>READ MORE <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Athlete Safety &amp; Well-being is Top Priority<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class='wrap-quarter-sub-hero-catalog ' id=''><div class='quarter-sub-hero-catalog b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_5518-440x440.jpg'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/reporting-resources\/' title='' target='_self' rel=''><span class='content'><span class='title'>Abuse &amp; Misconduct<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class='wrap-quarter-sub-hero-catalog ' id=''><div class='quarter-sub-hero-catalog b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ASD08058-440x440.jpg'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/the-collective' title='' target='_self' rel=''><span class='content'><span class='title'>Mental Wellness<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class='wrap-quarter-sub-hero-catalog ' id=''><div class='quarter-sub-hero-catalog b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/safetypage-440x440.jpg'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsityuniversity.org\/' title='' target='_self' rel=''><span class='content'><span class='title'>Skill Training &amp; Education<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 Varsity Spirit Safety PSA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uEdNO2bYMR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>Varsity Spirit Safety<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Cheerleading Safety<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Varsity Spirit is focused every day on creating a culture of empowerment that encourages athletes to be educated about abuse and other difficult topics, from mental health to physical safety. Our mission is athlete safety, and we do not tolerate misconduct or abuse of any kind. Varsity Spirit enforces its own policies that prohibit abuse and misconduct and are designed to reduce, monitor and govern the areas where potential abuse and misconduct might occur, in addition to the policies implemented by USA Cheer and the USASF addressing certain types of abuse and misconduct. The following types of misconduct are specifically prohibited in these policies:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sexual Abuse and Misconduct<br \/>\n\u2022 Physical Abuse and Misconduct<br \/>\n\u2022 Emotional Abuse and Misconduct<br \/>\n\u2022 Bullying, Threats and Harassment<br \/>\n\u2022 Hazing<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-full\" href=\"https:\/\/varsitybrands.integrityline.com\/wb\/143582369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report a Concern<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Other Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class='wrap-quarter-sub-hero-catalog ' id=''><div class='quarter-sub-hero-catalog b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tess1_photographers-440x440.jpg'><a href='https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenoughabuse.org%2Fget-help%2Fsurvivor-support%2F&#038;data=05%7C02%7Ctshupe%40varsity.com%7Ce81de3f314294ac0acc408dc961d2d27%7Cc94c2e0f055b4d4d804c286d873b70ce%7C1%7C0%7C638550299259957811%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=boOiioxSpsmoNJaV8o8SQsvvKzwNeEGQH1fLTxcj8NA%3D&#038;reserved=0' title='' target='_self' rel=''><span class='content'><span class='title'>Survivor Support Resources<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class='wrap-quarter-sub-hero-catalog ' id=''><div class='quarter-sub-hero-catalog b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Varsity_Summit_Northeast_Regional_2024_Tristan_Afre-12-440x440.jpg'><a href='https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acf.hhs.gov%2Ftrauma-toolkit%2Fvictims-sexual-abuse&#038;data=05%7C02%7Ctshupe%40varsity.com%7Ce81de3f314294ac0acc408dc961d2d27%7Cc94c2e0f055b4d4d804c286d873b70ce%7C1%7C0%7C638550299259965607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=V%2FS7OzavaY%2F76%2BsX19tkN1mv%2BN0uLT5Dp83Z2a71hFE%3D&#038;reserved=0' title='' target='_self' rel=''><span class='content'><span class='title'>Association for Children &amp; 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