U.S. Figure Skatingand theFigure Skating Club of Bloomingtonstrive to provide a safe environment for its members, one that is free of abuse and harassment. 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, volunteers or any other persons while they are participating in or preparing for a figure skating activity or event conducted under the auspices of U.S. Figure Skating. All forms of abuse and harassment are unacceptable and in direct conflict with U.S. Figure Skating rules.

Our director will monitor theSafeSportpolicies and procedures of the club; verifying that all of the coaches who are engaged in any type of coaching activity with any club skater are in compliance with theUSFScoaching membership rules regarding background checks and continuing education requirements; and serve as the initial contact in the club for persons to report suspected abuse, misconduct or other violations, and when necessary, report such info toUSFS.

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The FSC Bloomington SafeSport contact is Erik Amundson –

The FSC Bloomington Club President is Jennifer Mahoney –

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SAFESPORTPROGRAM RESOURCES
Links and Downloads:
Complete U.S. Figure SkatingSafeSportHandbook(PDF)
U.S. Figure SkatingSafeSportArticle(May 2013 SKATING, PDF)
How to Make a Report(PDF)
Link to find state laws for reporting(HTML)
Register for theUSOCSafeSportTraining(HTML)

USOCMinimum Standards Policy for Athlete Safety Programs(PDF)
ClubSafeSportCompliance Chair job description(PDF)
U.S. Figure Skating Rules that pertain toSafeSport(PDF)
Sexual Harassment Policy(PDF)
Gender Policy(PDF)

Athlete Protection Policies and Guidelines:
U.S. Figure Skating Member Code of Conduct GR 1.02(PDF)

Codes of Conduct:

  • Skaters
  • Coaches:
  • PSA Code of Ethics
  • PSA Tenets of Professionalism
  • Parents
  • Club Board Member Agreement

Travel Guidelines(PDF)

Grooming Behaviors(PDF)

Additional Resources for Athlete Safety and Well-Being:
Concussion Education Information(PDF)
Essential Sports Medicine for Competition 2013-2014(PDF)
Ice Usage and Etiquette Guidelines(PDF)
U.S. Figure Skating Policy on Athlete Health and Wellness(PDF)