Hamden Hall Aquatic Club’s Commitment to SafeSport

Hamden Hall Aquatic Club is committed to make our swimmer’s protection and safety our highest priority. By working together as coaches, swimmers, parents, and volunteers we can ensure all USA swimming members are supported in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.

HHAC’s SafeSport Liaison

Kelly Ottenbreit – [email protected]

USA Swimming & U.S. Center for SafeSport
 
USA Swimming: (719) 866-4578
U.S. Center for SafeSport: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
U.S. Center for SafeSport: Deal with a concern
U.S. Center for SafeSport: Online Reporting
 
HHAC's Bullying Action Plan
 
 
Hamden Hall Aquatic Club is committed to providing a safe, caring and friendly enviornment for all of our members. If bullying does occur, all athletes and parents should know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Hamden Hall Aquatic Club's policy on bullying can be found here. 
 
HHAC's Photography Policy
 
While the great majority of images are appropriate and taken in good faith, it is a fact that images can be misused and children can be put at risk if common-sense procedures are not obsered. Hamden Hall Aquatic Club's policy on photography can be found here. 
 
HHAC's Grievance Policy
 
Hamden Hall Aquatic Club's Grievance Policy provides a system to address and report grievances in a productive, systematic way. HHAC's Grievance Procedure can be found here . 
 
HHAC's Code of Conduct
 
Hamden Hall Aquatic Club's Code of Conduct policies for coaches, athletes and parents can be found here. 
 
HHAC's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
 
The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) limits one-on-one adult/minor interactions and sets standards for training and sport settings that prevent abuse and misconduct. HHAC's policy can be found here. 
 
Additional SafeSport Training/Resources
 
All non-athlete members of USA Swimming and all adult athlete (age 18+) are required to complete the Athlete Protection Training. New members will be required to have their application form and payment processed by their LCS registrar before they can sign in to complete the course.