SAFESPORT

Pursuant to US Soccer Policy 212-3, the SafeSport Act, the US Center for SafeSport Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP), the USASA SafeSport Policy and NCASA SafeSport Policy, the CPSL Board of Directors approved the CPSL SafeSport Policy. The following information highlights requirements of the approved policy.

ALL PLAYERS, TEAM CAPTAINS AND REFEREES MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE CPSL LEAGUE.

CPSL DOES NOT PERMIT THE PARTICIPATION OF MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. 

PROHIBITED CONDUCT POLICY 

CPSL prohibits misconduct including bullying, hazing, harassment (including sexual harassment), emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, and sexual misconduct as those terms are defined by the U.S. Center for SafeSport at any and all activities sponsored by the organization.

For a list of all the types of prohibited conduct, see the SafeSport Code at: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/response-and-resolution/safesport-code/  

Retaliation of individuals making good faith reports of misconduct is strictly prohibited.

REPORTING METHODS

Any allegation of child abuse or misconduct must be reported within 24 hours to the following authorities:

§  Local law enforcement

§   Report to US Soccer Integrity Hotline - https://www.ussoccer.com/report-a-concern OR call (312) 528-7004

§   The U.S. Center for SafeSport – https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/  OR call (833) 587-7233

League Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct applies to players, volunteers, staff, captains, spectators, and referees associated

with our league. Only good sportsmanship, exemplary behavior and respect will be acceptable both on

and off the field. Our goal is to not lose players from the sport that we all love due to behaviors not in

line with Fair Play, Sportsmanship and what is Good for the Game.

We hope that all members will agree to the Code of Conduct and uphold the most important aspect of

this message – that real and lasting change will come from everyone taking a collective responsibility to

promote what is Good for the Game.

I am a proud member of Charlotte Premier Soccer League and will always conduct myself in a manner that reflects

the highest honor and respect for me, my team, my league, and the game of soccer. I agree to and will

adhere to the following standards on and off the field of play:

 Learn, understand the spirit of, and abide by League, NCASA Rules and Policies and FIFA Laws of

the Game or be subject to disciplinary actions including suspension or dismissal from the league.

 Practice fair play, sportsmanship and respect for the game of soccer.

 Show respect to officials and abide by their decisions.

 Show respect to my teammates and opponents and not instigate confrontations or retaliate by

the use of physical force or verbal abuse or gestures.

 Respect the rights of others, including spectators, by using appropriate language.

 Uphold values which will eliminate discrimination by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race,

nationality, ethnic origin, color, religion, or disability.

 Abide by facility rules and regulations including but not limited to no alcohol, no drugs, no

smoking, no pets, no firearms, and no trash on the premises.

 Value my Team Captain as the representative for the team.

 Win or lose the game with dignity, congratulate my opponent, thank the officials and not blame

others for the result.

 Agree not to behave in a manner that would constitute bullying, hazing, harassment (including

sexual harassment), emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, and sexual misconduct as

those terms are defined by the Center for SafeSport.

 Promote soccer and be an ambassador to the game through positive actions.