USA Swimming and U.S. Center for Safe Sport contact & reporting information directly on the main webpage.
§ Report a Safe Sport Concern (usaswimming.org) USA Swimming (719) 866-4578
To report to the U.S Center for SafeSport use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
BRST Safe Sport contact - Aaron Custodio email: [email protected]
SAFE SPORT PROGRAMMING & MAAPP
USA 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
Boca Raton Swim Team fully endorse and support USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our LSC members.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) - Updated Sept 1st, 2021:
USA Swimming Member clubs are required to implement the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) in full by June 23, 2019. MAAPP contains five sections: one-on-one interactions, travel, social media and electronic communications, locker rooms and changing areas and massage, rubdowns and athletic training modalities. Please read below for the Policy and other education materials.
MAAPP Educational Documents:
USA Swimming / BRST Safe Sport Policies:
- Locker Room - Model Policy
- Team Travel - Model Policy
- Bullying - BRST Policy
- Photography - BRST Policy
- USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies
Code(s) of Conduct:
Safe Sport Basics & Best Practices Guideline(s):
- Learn About Safe Sport
- Best Practices Guidelines
- Best Practices Guidelines - Athletes With Disabilities
Report a Safe Sport Concern to USA Swimming:
FREE Safe Sport Courses:
- Athlete Protection Training - MAAPP Required for ALL 18 & Over Members by June 23rd, 2019
- Safe Sport Training For Athletes
- Safe Sport Training For Parents
- Bullying Prevention
USA Swimming and FGC Swimming Safe Sport Contacts:
MICHAEL AVERETT
FGC Safe Sport Chair
Abigail Howard
Abigail joined USA Swimming in 2018 as Associate Counsel and assumed responsibilities as Director of Safe Sport in January 2019. In this role, she works supervises the Safe Sport staff, facilitates National Board of Review and Zone Board of Review issues and operations, provides oversight and management to the Criminal Background Check program and assists in all strategic planning and policy-related matters. Prior to joining USA Swimming, she worked in collegiate athletics and as a deputy prosecuting attorney working with felony sex crimes and child abuse cases. Abby has also coached age-group and high school swimmers.
- [email protected]
- 719-866-3529
ELIZABETH HAHN
Liz Hahn joined the USA Swimming staff as Safe Sport Coordinator in November of 2011. In 2018, Liz became USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Senior Manager. In Liz's role, she provides case management and advocacy services on cases that are reported to USA Swimming. Liz also facilitates Safe Sport training and educational opportunities for USA Swimming members.
- [email protected]
- 719-866-3542
TRISH HUGHES
Background Check Coordinator & Safe Sport Administrative Assistant
Trish joined USA Swimming in 2018. She comes to USA Swimming with many years of experience as an administrative support professional in a variety of industries, including: higher education, travel, mental health and digital marketing. Trish processes USA Swimming's additional background checks, Safe Sport material supply orders and assists in a variety of areas in the organization.
- [email protected]
- 719-866-3536


