GG Aquatics Is Committed To USA Swimming's Safe Sport Program
GG Aquatics and USA Swimming are committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members. The Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keeping kids safe, including required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision, and reporting. These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations. For more information see USA Swimming's Safe Sport Page.
The Mandatory Reporting Rule requires any individual with credible information involving sexual misconduct to report that information to our Safe Sport Program staff. USA Swimming provides an online form for confidential reporting of sexual misconduct, bullying, inappropriate communications, or code of conduct violations. Please be aware that in California everyone has to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement. Contact your county’s Division of Social Services or the Special Victims unit at your police station for more information about reporting. If an incident involving child sexual abuse occurs outside of California, please also contact law enforcement in the municipality in which the incident occurred.
Education is key – Learn to spot warning signs.
When deciding to report a concern, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you with the first step: “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links, which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure who to contact with a concern please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions, and connect you with the correct people.
USA Swimming Dealing with a Concern (719)-866-4578
US Center for Safe Sport Online Reporting Form 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
Western Zone Safe Sport Coordinator: April Walkley 509-220-7902 [email protected]
Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policy (MAAPP) for GG Aquatics.
More information on Minor Athlete Abuse Protection
Best Practices
