USA Swimming and Ozaark Swimming is committed to safeguarding all of its members with the welfare of its athlete members as top priority. Safe Sport is USA Swimming’s comprehensive abuse prevention program and provides tools for swim clubs to educate their members and intervene in risky situations.
OZARK Safe Sport Chair: Chris Theall
Athlete Protection Training Guide for Those Turning 18 and 18+ Athletes & Non-Athletes
Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP):
ALL USA Swimming Member clubs are required to implement the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) in full
Policy and Education Resources:
- UPDATED "MAAPP 2.0" (Effective September 1, 2021)
- Customizable Version For Your Club
MAAPP Sample Forms:
- Language for Meets
- Acknowledgement of Policy
- Permission for Licensed Massage Therapist
- Permission for Adult Athlete Lodging with a Minor Athlete
- Permission for Local Transportation
- Permission for Travel to Competition
USA Swimming Model Safe Sport Policies:
- Locker Room - Model Policy
- Team Travel - Model Policy
- Electronic Communication - Model Policy
- Bullying - Model Policy
- Photography - Model Policy
- USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies
Safe Sport Basics & Best Practices Guideline(s):
