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As the National Governing Body for the sport of rowing in the United States, and as a condition of membership in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, USRowing adheres to the USOPC's safe sport rules and regulations. USRowing has granted the U.S. Center for SafeSport:
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has investigated and permanently banned the following current or former members of USRowing from participating in any Olympic or Paralympic Committee sports or activities. By extension, these individuals are permanently banned from participation in any USRowing sanctioned activities or the activities of any organization, regatta or club affiliated with USRowing.
Tyler Minney
Action: Permanent revocation of all USRowing membership rights for: Mr. Tyler Minney
Effective: August 2, 2018
Pursuant to Article II – Membership Policies and Procedures Removal of Members, Subsection I.02 Special Categories of Misconduct (a)(iii), former USRowing member, Mr. Tyler Minney is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of USRowing or any Membership Organization of USRowing.
Robert Reinhardt
Action: Permanent revocation of all USRowing membership rights for: Mr. Robert Reinhardt
Effective: July 10, 2018
Pursuant to Article II – Membership Policies and Procedures Removal of Members, Subsection I.02 Special Categories of Misconduct (a)(iii), former USRowing member, USRowing Jr. National Team Coach, and USRowing Jr. National Team Manager, Robert Reinhardt is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by or under the auspices of USRowing, or any Membership Organization of USRowing.
Brandon Tucker
Action: Permanent Ineligibility
Effective: April 19, 2023
Respondent is permanently prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
No Contact Order: Respondent is prohibited from communicating in any way with Claimants. Communication includes, but is not limited to contact by phone, through email or text message, via any social media application or other electronic medium, in-person interactions (verbal and non-verbal), or contact facilitated through a third party. Should Respondent and Claimant(s) happen to be in the same place at the same time, in addition to refraining from any form of communication, Respondent should make reasonable efforts to keep their distance and avoid getting too close to Claimant(s).
Timothy Warren Vallier
Action: Permanent revocation of all membership rights for: Timothy Warren Vallier
Effective: June 25, 2018
Pursuant to Article II – Membership Policies and Procedures Removal of Members, Subsection I.02 Special Categories of Misconduct (a)(iii), former USRowing member Timothy Warren Vallier (Championship Member # 1148455: April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015) is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by or under the auspices of USRowing or any Membership Organization of USRowing.
Larry Wittig
Action: Permanent revocation of all USRowing membership rights for: Mr. Larry Wittig
Effective: September 27, 2019
Pursuant to Article II – Membership Policies and Procedures Removal of Members, Subsection I.02 Special Categories of Misconduct (a)(iii), former USRowing member, Mr. Larry Wittig is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by or under the auspices of USRowing or any Member Organization of USRowing.
John Young
Action: Permanent revocation of all USRowing membership rights for: Mr. John Young
Effective: August 2, 2018
Pursuant to Article II – Membership Policies and Procedures Removal of Members, Subsection I.02 Special Categories of Misconduct (a)(iii), former USRowing member, Mr. John Young is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by or under the auspices of USRowing or any Membership Organization of USRowing.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has investigated and suspended the following current or former members of USRowing from participating in any Olympic or Paralympic Committee sports or activities. By extension, these individuals are suspended from participation in any USRowing sanctioned activities or the activities of any organization, regatta or club affiliated with USRowing.
William Allen Eubanks
Action: Four-Year Suspension followed by a Five-Year Probation for Mr. Eubanks
Effective: June 2, 2021
During suspension, Mr. Eubanks is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the USOPC, the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, any Paralympic Sports Organization (PSO), or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same. Upon return to sport within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, Mr. Eubanks will be on Probation during which Respondent must not violate any provision of the Code. Any violation of the Code will be considered a violation of this probation and will result in additional disciplinary sanctions. Additionally, Mr. Eubanks is prohibited from communicating with the claimants for the length of his suspension and probationary periods.
Conal Groom
Action: Seven-Year (7) Suspension followed by a Three-Year Probation, and a No Contact Order
Effective: November 2, 2023
Seven-Year (7) Suspension: Respondent is prohibited for seven (7) years from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Three-Year Probation: Upon return to sport within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, Respondent will be on Probation for three (3) years. Probation is a specified period during which Respondent must not violate any provision of the Code. Any violation of the Code, regardless of severity, will be considered a violation of this probation and will result in additional disciplinary sanctions, likely including a period of suspension or permanent ineligibility. Respondent will only be on probation during time frames in which they are a Participant, as defined by the Code (e.g., if Respondent allows their membership to lapse during the term of probation, the probationary term will be tolled until Respondent reactivates their membership). Additionally, as a term of this probation, Respondent must disclose their probationary status to any organization within the Olympic & Paralympic Movement where they are employed, volunteer, or otherwise participate, including the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same. During this period of probation, Respondent must proactively inform the relevant NGB if they become employed by, volunteer at, or otherwise participate with any new or different affiliated organization, club, or NGB. Failure to follow these disclosure provisions may constitute a separate violation of the SafeSport Code.
No Contact Order: Respondent is prohibited from communicating in any way with Claimants 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 during the term of their probation (and any tolling periods as described above). Communication includes, but is not limited to contact by phone, through email or text message, via any social media application or other electronic medium, in- person interactions (verbal and non-verbal), or contact facilitated through a third party. Should Respondent and Claimant(s) happen to be in the same place at the same time, in addition to refraining from any form of communication, Respondent should make reasonable efforts to keep their distance and avoid getting too close to Claimant(s).
SafeSport® Trained Core Course: Respondent must successfully complete the online SafeSport® Trained Core Course, regardless of any prior completion, and provide the certificate of completion to the Center at resolutions@safesport.org within 30 days following the Date of Issuance of this letter. Failure to complete this requirement in the timeframe specified may constitute a separate violation of the Code and prompt additional disciplinary action, up to and including a suspension pending completion of this requirement. The Center will provide login instructions for SafeSport Education under separate cover shortly after issuance of this Notice.
Kirkland Shipley
Action: Ineligible, until further notice
Effective: September 23, 2021
Beginning on September 23, 2021, former member is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Grant Young
Action: Ineligible. Until further notice
Effective: April 25, 2022
Respondent is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the USOPC, a member organization, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Yohann Rigogne
Action: Ineligible. Until further notice
Effective: June 27, 2022
Respondent is prohibited from participating, in any, capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the USOPC, the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has investigated and placed temporary measures on the following current or former members of USRowing. By extension, these individuals are subject to temporary measures by USRowing.
Christopher Jarmul
Action: Temporary Suspension
Effective: February 24, 2023
Beginning on February 23, 2023, Respondent is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
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