USA Swimming Safe Sport

The Dowling Catholic Riptide Swim Club is a USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognized Club. As a part of our commitment to our members, the club has put in place all the required policies to ensure our athletes have a fun, healthy and safe environment. In addition, Safe Sport also provides policies, education, a reporting structure, and tools that are intended to serve our members as we work together to maintain this environment. Learn more about USA Swimming Safe Sport Best Practices HERE.

Coach, Officials & Chaperones Mandatory Athlete Protection Training - this Safe Sport certification is required for all adult members of USA Swimming, including coaches, officials, chaperones, meet directors and adult athletes.

Online Safe Sport for Athletes and Parents - Safe Sport provides online training for both athletes (Safe Sport for Athletes) and parents (Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sports) offering an introduction to Safe Sport, protection measures, and reporting information. The course is available to both members and non-members of USA Swimming, and is free. The couse is optional; however, the Dowling Catholic Riptide Swim Club receives points towards USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognition based on the percentage of registered households that have completed it, so we strongly encourage all parents and athletes to get involved. Use the link and scroll to the bottom of the page for the schedule of webinars.

Safe Sport Activity Book (5 to 11 Years Old) - designed specifically as a way to start the conversation about positive team culture, maintaining an environment of support and safety, and all the reasons to love the sport of swimming.

Safe Sport Activity Book (12 to 18 Years Old) - designed specifically as a way to start the conversation about positive team culture, maintaining an environment of support and safety, and all the reasons to love the sport of swimming.

Dowling Catholic Riptide Swim Club Handbook - a great resource for both swimmers and parents. It includes our club policies and procedures along with the following subjects;