What is Safe Sport?
Shaler Area Swim Club is committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all its members. In 2010, the comprehensive Safe Sport program was created to respond to and prevent instances of abuse and misconduct within the sport of swimming. Since then, USA Swimming Safe Sport has worked tirelessly to educate members, put policies in place, and empower LSCs and clubs to create the best possible environments for all members.
- Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policy-MAAPP(2.0)-SASC
- Best Practices Guidelines
- Safe Sport Training for Minor Athletes-ages 12-17
Required Courses
All non-athlete members of USA Swimming and all adult athletes (18+) are required to complete Athlete Protection Training.
Reporting a Safe Sport Issue/Concern
If you suspect abuse or misconduct in the state of Pennsylvania, please contact BOTH organizations below:
- PA Department of Human Services: Call 1-800-932-0313 or Submit this Electronic Form
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U.S. Center for Safe Sport:
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Deal with a Concern: To make a report to USA Swimming Safe Sport call (719) 866-4578 or click the link below.
- Make a Report: To make a report to the U.S Center for SafeSport use the Online Reporting Form, call (833)5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at the www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
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SAES School District Information
All volunteers at the Shaler Area Elementary School
pool location must have their Pennsylvania state clearances completed and submitted to Shaler Area Swim Club.
Questions or Need More Info?
If you have additional questions, please contact Christine Chelli, our Safe Sport chair, or your respective Head Coach:
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Christine Chelli (Safe Sport Chair): c[email protected] (412) 583-9780
Shaler Area Swim Club
Our vision is to empower young people, in a safe and supportive environment, to be champions in and out of the water for a lifetime.
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for young swimmers to develop good swimming techniques and skills, in a safe and supportive environment.
