Sportsmanlike conduct is defined as, but is not limited to:  resort employees, and the skiing and snowboarding public, respect for facilities, privileges and operating procedures, the use of courtesy and good manners, acting responsibly and maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive language, and abstinence from illegal or immoderate use of alcohol and use of illegal or banned drugs.

While participating in any ASA activity:

1. ASA members shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the ASA Bylaws, and the ASA Code of Conduct.

2. ASA members shall conduct themselves at all times and in all places as befits worthy representatives of the United States of America, the United States Olympic Committee, ASA, their region, division, state or club and in accordance with the best traditions of national and international competition.

3. ASA members shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and emotional well-being of others, and courtesy and good manners.

4. ASA members shall abide by ASA rules and procedures while traveling to and from and participating in official ASA activities.

5. No ASA member shall engage in any conduct that could be perceived as harassment based upon gender, age, race, religion or disability.

6. ASA members will avoid excessive profane or abusive language and disruptive behavior while representing the ASA or in situations where ASA representation is implicit.

Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to disciplinary action by the appropriate team or competition leader.  Disciplinary action may include forfeiture of ASA membership.

ASA is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal opportunity. Members are entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with ASA’s Bylaws, policies and procedures. Information on the processes for grievances, suspensions and appeals is available at www.americanski-bike.org.

Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of a ASA member in matters not involving activities in which one could not be perceived as representing ASA.  In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior and speech while not representing ASA, members shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do not adversely affect the name and reputation of the ASA.  However, in those events where one is representing or could be perceived as representing ASA, the ASA demands that its members understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with the best traditions of sportsmanship and ASA’s core values.