Ethical Issues In Softball

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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION ‐ NOTICE OF BACKGROUND CHECK AND CONSENT IMPORTANT –PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING BELOW The Amateur Softball Association of America and/or its local associations (collectively, “ASA”) are volunteer driven not-forprofit organizations. One of ASA’s objectives is to promote proper safeguards in accordance with the spirit of true sportsmanship and establish principles for ethical behavior in the sport of softball. You are already working with ASA or you have expressed an interest in becoming a volunteer with ASA. Consistent with promoting wholesome and safe competition, ASA may perform criminal background and/or motor vehicle record (or “driving record”) checks on you pursuant to your written consent and instructions…show more content…
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