Violations of Codes/Policy Overview

This policy applies to all members of the Keystone Region Volleyball. It can also apply to previous members of the region, even if they are not members when the complaint is received, if alleged actions happened while they were a member. While this policy typically applies to actions that occur during sanctioned events, the region reserves the right to conduct inquiries into actions that happen outside KRVA’s purview if deemed in the best interest of the region’s members or business interests.

Types of Violations

  • Administrative Violations. Those that are considered minor and administrative in nature, and do not involve an immediate harm or threat to another person or party. Examples include, but are not limited to, missed officiating assignments, roster violations, or forfeited matches. Administrative violations are adjudicated by the KRVA staff and generally not referred to the Commissioner or Board of Directors.
  • Flagrant Violations. Those that are considered violations of KRVA or USAV Codes of Conduct, or repeated administrative violations by the same individual or club. Examples include, but are not limited to, damage to a facility, physical/verbal intimidation of any individual, or conduct deemed inappropriate in comparison to normally accepted behavior. Flagrant violations may be referred to the Board of Directors at the discretion of the Executive Director.
  • Major Violations. Those that are considered violations of Safesport Code, MAAPP, major violations of KRVA or USAV Codes of Conduct, or legal infractions. Examples include, but are not limited to, discriminatory actions, hate crimes, bias behavior, possession and/or sale of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs at a sanctioned event, or any offense under Federal, State, or local law.
  • Cases Returned by the US Center for Safesport. Those reports submitted to the US Center for Safesport that the Center declines to exercise jurisdiction on. These cases are typically returned to the region for adjudication. The Executive Director will determine the type of violation included in such a report and determine appropriate steps.
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What Happens Next?

  1. Report to Commissioner. Reports of violations of KRVA or USA Volleyball policy must be made in writing to the KRVA Executive Director. To the extent possible and appropriate, the Executive Director may treat the identity of the reporting party as confidential. However, the Executive Director may not guarantee confidentiality to any reporting party.
  2. Investigation: Upon receipt of a credible written report of a policy violation, the KRVA Executive Director shall determine the type of violation being reported, and if necessary, conduct an inquiry into the matter. To the extent possible and appropriate, the Executive Director may treat the identity and statements of witnesses as confidential. However, the Executive Director may not promise confidentiality to any witness. The Executive Director has the right to close an inquiry, if witnesses are non-communicative or uncooperative, evidence is unable to be obtained, or a report is found to be false. If a matter is closed by the Executive Director, they shall provide a summary of the complaint and the reason for the case closure to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director also is empowered to impose sanctions, temporary measures, or other safety plans if deemed in the best interest of the parties involved, the region’s members, or the business.
  3. Report to US Center for Safesport. The Executive Director may report a matter to the US Center for Safesport if necessary. The Center may accept or decline jurisdiction. If the Center accepts jurisdiction, the steps in this policy will stop until the Center completes their process. If the Center declines jurisdiction, the region retains the right to continue this process as necessary and able.
  4. Action: Upon completion of their investigation, the KRVA Commissioner, or the KRVA Commissioner in consultation with the Administrative Board, or the KRVA Commissioner in consultation with the entire Board of Directors, with all manner of consultation being in the KRVA Commissioner’s sole and absolute discretion, shall promptly investigate and may take appropriate action, if any, as suggested by the facts, precedent, or published Codes, policies and procedures. Any adverse action undertaken shall be communicated as soon as possible to the affected individual, team, or club in a Decision Letter

Please see the General Operating Codes for full details on Violations of Codes/Policies and Due Process