OSAA Support and Equity Resources
- Anti-Discrimination Resources
- Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee
- Title IX Information
- OSAA Forms & Policies
- Event Toolkits
- Sportsmanship
- Issues / Complaints
Anti-Discrimination Resources
Equity and Civil Rights In School-Sponsored Activities Campaign
Articles
Resources

Hazing Prevention Campaign
Articles
» Article 1 - Sep. 28, 2017
» Article 2 - Nov. 11, 2017
» Article 3 - Jan. 24, 2018
» Article 4 - Mar. 3, 2018
» Article 5 - Oct. 8, 2018
» Article 2 - Nov. 11, 2017
» Article 3 - Jan. 24, 2018
» Article 4 - Mar. 3, 2018
» Article 5 - Oct. 8, 2018
Resources
Title IX Resources
Contact Information
K.T. Emerson, OSAA Assistant Executive Director, (503) 682-6722 x227, kte@osaa.orgKarin Moscon, ODE Education Specialist, Civil Rights, (503) 947-5706, karin.moscon@state.or.us
Tim Sell, Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office, (206) 607-1639, timothy.sell@ed.gov
Title IX Funding and Booster Club Resources
» Sports Fundraising and Gender Equity
» Tough Times and Tough Decisions
» Booster Clubs and Facilities: How Equity Impacts Both
» Oversight of Booster Clubs Essential for Gender Equity
» Tough Times and Tough Decisions
» Booster Clubs and Facilities: How Equity Impacts Both
» Oversight of Booster Clubs Essential for Gender Equity
OSAA/ODE Title IX Self-Evaluation Toolkit for Athletic Programs
Student Athletic Interest Survey: » Fillable Form | » PDF
Team Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
Building Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
District Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
Team Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
Building Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
District Worksheet: » Fillable Form | » PDF
Title IX Webinars
» Register for our next Title IX webinar- Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics: Part 2 December 12, 2019
» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics - September 24, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - Follow-Up - April 3, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - October 10, 2018
» Laundry List Part 2 & Athletic Funding - February 10, 2016
» Laundry List Part 1 - January 13, 2016
» Three-Part Test for Participation - September 24, 2015
» Discriminatory Harassment in Athletics - September 24, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - Follow-Up - April 3, 2019
» Fundraising & Booster Clubs - October 10, 2018
» Laundry List Part 2 & Athletic Funding - February 10, 2016
» Laundry List Part 1 - January 13, 2016
» Three-Part Test for Participation - September 24, 2015
Additional Title IX Resources
OSAA Forms, Policies and Links
OSAA Policies
Event Toolkits
Required PA AnnouncementAthletic Directors and Administrators
District/School Level
- District/School discipline structure for incidents regarding discrimination or harassment
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District follow through protocols when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
- Training on follow through by the district/school employee
- District/School complaint process
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Review of District/School policies supporting administrative designee coverage at events
- Spectator Conduct
- Public Address Student Recorded Examples » Oregon City High School's example for video public address
- Signage or roster pages that include spectator expectations » Stayton High School's example for back of roster sheet- Field
- Training for admin representative for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
- School Board Policy development regarding spectator conduct
» Pendleton High School's example of a student recorded public address
» Pendleton High School's second example of a student recorded public address
» Stayton High School's example for back of roster sheet- Gym
» NWOC League example for expectations signage at events
» OSAA Event Management Suggestions
- District/School protocol on filing a complaint with the OSAA:
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Coaches trainings/meetings including district professional development and equity work
- Equity conversations regarding underrepresented populations
- Culturally competent professional development for coaching
- Time allotted during coaches meetings to address common concerns from various teams to develop a collaborative support structure
- Align athletics and activities goals with school and district/school goals
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Recruitment of event management team and coaches with an intent to diversify the adults available to support students
- Intentionality in hiring event management
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Media campaign focusing on equity and sportsmanship
- Buy in program for district/school for sportsmanship
Community Topics
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Field rental agreements
- Community group must have non-discrimination policy
- Protocol in place when an incident of harassment or discrimination occurs
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Suggestions for youth programs regarding discriminatory occurances
- Spectator Conduct expectations
- Training for youth programs for incident response: Unruly spectator or participant
- School board policies shared with youth programs regarding facility use expectations
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Media campaign
- Direct messaging at expected behaviors
League Topics
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Event management and communication
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Standard Operating Procedures in place for event protocols
- Public address announcements aligned with league goals and expectations
- Incident response protocols for unruly spectators or participants
- Required communication prior to events
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League student leadership meetings
- Bring students, coaches and administrators together to develop common goals and language regarding sportsmanship
- Media campaign: Direct messaging at expected behaviors
Event Staff Preparation
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Premeeting with event staff regarding event details and possible needs
» Coaches Code of Ethics
» Supervision Guidelines
» Public address messages
» Sportsmanship Flyer
» Sportsmanship Guidebook
Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for coaches:
» Protecting Students From Abuse
» Engaging Effectively with Parents
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
» Social Media for Students
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Courses for Parents:
» Social Media
» Positive Sport Parenting
» NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
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Courses for Everyone:
» Sportsmanship
» Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
» Bullying, Hazing and Inapprpriate Behaviors
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Articles:
» Changing School Culture Requires Intentional Focus
» Our Schools, Ballfields, and Gyms must remain free of Hate and Bigotry
» NFHS: There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully
» NFHS: Explaining Education Based Athletics to Parents
» Dear Colleague Letter: October 26, 2010 Office of Civil Rights
» Oregon Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies
Video Resources
Coaches
Coach Conduct
- High School Coaches Conduct: High School coaches influence not only the conduct of their players but also the conduct of their spectators. Please remember these key components to a successful event
- When dealing with an official, coaches must approach the situation in a businesslike and professional manner. Coaches should also know the correct protocol for conferencing with an official. If coaches know this process, then captains should also know the same process
- Opposing coaches must shake hands publicly before the game-Players should do the same
- Coaches must read situations of each game- When a player is starting to lose control of their emotions, then finding a way to substitute the athlete and communicate with them
- Head coaches are responsible for their players as well as all of their assistant coaches- It is important for a head coach to lead effectively
- When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials
Player Conduct
- Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
- Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
- Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
- Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
- When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials
Free Video Resources
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Courses for coaches:
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Joe Maddon on the Value of Composure
» Positive Coaching Alliance: How Coaches Allocate Playing Time
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Positive Coaching is the Most Effective Way to Win and Develop Kids
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Steve Kerr On Differentiating for Every Player
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Coaches Helping Athletes Be the Best They Can Be
» Positive Coaching Alliance: The Best Ideas and Strategies Often Come From Players, Not the Coaches
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Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for coaches:
» NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
» NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
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Courses for Parents:
» Positive Sport Parenting
» NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
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Courses for Everyone:
» Sportsmanship
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Articles:
» Our Schools, Ballfields, and Gyms must remain free of Hate and Bigotry
» NFHS: There is No Constitutional Right to be a Bully
» NFHS: Explaining Education Based Athletics to Parents
» Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials
» NFHS:Parent Self-Assessment
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Courses for coaches:
Parents
Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for Parents:
» Positive Sport Parenting
» NFHS Video: The Parent Seat
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Courses for Everyone:
» Sportsmanship
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Articles:
» NFHS Memo to Parents: Stop Criticizing High School Officials
» NFHS: Parent Self Assessment
Videos and other resources for parents
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» Positive Coaching Alliance: Parents Encourage Your Kid to Try Everything Before Intervening
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Did you win? Did you lose? Those are the wrong questions to ask
» Positive Coaching Alliance: The Worst Part of Youth Sports, the Car Ride Home
» Positive Coaching Alliance: 10 Things Parents can ask to help kids learn life lessons through sports
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Bulldozer Parents Who Protect Their Kids from Life Lessons
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Take a Step Back and Don't Solve all of your kids Issues
Students
Player Conduct
- Players should refrain from showing surprise or irritation with a call made by an official
- Players should not “play to the crowd” nor should they attempt to communicate with the spectators throughout the game
- Harassing of opponents shall not be tolerated
- Players of opposing teams should shake hands before the game showing the crowd that they are prepared to compete while maintaining a respectful environment
- When there is an issue present on the court reported by an athlete (discriminatory harassment, bullying, etc) the head coach as a responsibility to report the incident to event management and/or the officials
Free NFHS Courses and Articles
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Courses for Students:
» Captains Course
» Hazing Prevention for Students
Videos and other resources for Students
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» Nine Ways Student Athletes Can Best Manage Their Energy and Time
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Enjoy Every Minute of the Process
» Positive Coaching Alliance: The Right Mindset Starts When You Get Out of Bed Each Day
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Sports are What I do, Not Who I am
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Embracing Mistakes to Become your Best
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Time Management Tools When You Have Too Much to Do
» Positive Coaching Alliance: Athletes are in Charge of Their Own Destinies
Sportsmanship Resources
OSAA Information
» OSAA Supervision Guidelines and Expectations
» Required Pre-Game PA and Sportsmanship Announcements
» Sample Public Address Announcements
» OSAA Sportsmanship Guidebook
» OSAA Sportsmanship Flyer
» Rule 3: Contests-Sportsmanship-Crowd Control
» Required Pre-Game PA and Sportsmanship Announcements
» Sample Public Address Announcements
» OSAA Sportsmanship Guidebook
» OSAA Sportsmanship Flyer
» Rule 3: Contests-Sportsmanship-Crowd Control
Additional Resources
The following additional resources provide quality information on pertinent subjects for high schools.