AWSA Division USA-WSWS Requirements Survey

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This is an unofficial, anonymous survey to get a pulse of respondents regarding the proposed regulations for continued participation in sanctioned events. Maybe an adoptable and better solution will immerge. Maybe the division on these topics is not as deep as it seems. Maybe the silent majority are very concerned. The results will be shared with leadership and made public on a thread on the Ball of Spray website. All questions are required except for the comments.

Please share this survey with any other AWSA members. Link: https://forms.gle/mNXijTa4LrEn4Gf1A

USA-WSWS Membership in 2021 - pick the answer that best describes your situation. *

I was an active member in 2021

I am a former active member prior to 2021, but did not renew in 2021

I have not been a member and am considering joining in the future

I have not been a member and do not plan on joining

I was an active member in 2021, but am considering not renewing.

Membership Depth in Years - how many years have you been an active member of AWSA/USA-WSWS? *

35+ years

20-34 years

10-19 years

5-9 years

1-4 years

0 years

My age: *

Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66+

Which roles describe your current involvement *

Elite Skier / Nationals Qualifying Competitor

Regionals Competitor

Competitor

Sr/Emeritus Official

Regular Official

Assistant Official

Non-competing supporter, non-official

Required

As an amateur sports organization, we are required to follow the SafeSport code per federal law S534, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. The bill imposes general requirements on youth-serving amateur athletic organizations which include mandatory reporting and prevention training for adult members who have regular contact with minor athletes. The organization would be subject to following the law regardless of our association with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The law requires mandatory reporting and prevention training for adult members who have “regular contact” with minors. The definition of regular contact is debatable but typically covers coaches, instructors, officials, leadership boards and national team members. *

I have read and understand the above text sourced from the aforementioned USA-WSWS email by Nate.

Required

The USA-WSWS board felt using SafeSport's abuse protection training for ALL adult members age 18 and over was the right thing to do in the best interest of athlete safety. New members must complete the training within 30-days of new active membership else they will be restricted from participation and scores will be removed. The initial training is roughly 90 minutes, but follow-up refresher training is 30 minutes or less. Please rate your position on this statement using the following scale. *

I am opposed to this decision

I support this decision

React to this statement: This is a check-the-box, litigation risk-avoidance exercise. Please rate your position on this statement using the following scale. *

I agree.

I somewhat agree.

I somewhat disagree.

I disagree.

React to this statement: This will help make our sport safer. Please rate your position on this statement using the following scale. *

I agree.

I somewhat agree.

I somewhat disagree.

I disagree.

Which best describes your position on Safe Sport (SS) Training? *

I am against 90-minute SS Training for all new and renewing Members, and I will not be a member going forward.

I am against 90-minute SS Training for all new and renewing Members, but I will do it anyway (or have already).

I am for the 90-minute SS Training for all new and renewing Members, and I will do it (or have already).

SafeSport Training - please share your support or concerns

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Water-Ski/Safe-Sport/Sanctioned-Event-Requirements See Compliance Chart at https://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Waterski/SafeSport-Docs/SafeSportComplianceChart.pdf?la=en Which clearly shows that all judges must comply with a Background Check. *

I understand this information

As of now, the USA-WSWS will require all judges to pay for an online background check requiring you to key in your Social Security Number, Legal name, DOB, and Credit Card info into a 3rd party's website. Please rate your position on this proposal using the following scale. *

I am opposed to this proposal

I support this proposal

The USA-WSWS may change this to require only appointed judges for Nationals to pay for an online background check requiring you to key in your Social Security Number, Legal name, DOB, and Credit Card info into a 3rd party's website. Please rate your position on this proposal using the following scale. *

I am opposed to this proposal

I support this proposal

Which best describes your position on Background Checks (BGC)? *

I am against BGC (SS#) for Judges at Nationals or in general, and I will not/no longer particiapte in any role in which BGC (SS#) is required.

I am against BGC (SS#) for Judges at Nationals or in general, but I will do it if I want/need to serve a role where it is required.

I am for BGC (SS#) for Judges at Nationals or in general, and I will do it if required of me.

Background Checks - please share your support or concerns

Affiliation - do you feel that US Olympic & Paralympic Committee affiliation is beneficial for AWSA division? *

Yes

Affiliation - do you feel that USA-WSWS is beneficial for AWSA division? *

Yes

Any final comments?

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