USA Swimming: (719) 866-4578
Deal with a Safe Sport Concern
U.S Center for Safe Sport:
- Use the online reporting form,
- Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233),
- or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
Safe Sport Best Practices - Guidelines
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. Click here and follow the Instructions for Completion.
Online Safe Sport for Parents - This Safe Sport online course for parents (Parent's Guide to Misconduct in Sport) provides an introduction to Safe Sport, abuse, and reporting information. The course available to both members and non-members of USA Swimming, and is free. The course is optional, however, our club receives points toward USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognition based on the percentage of registered households that have completed it. Get registered and take the course here
Online Safe Sport for Athletes - This Safe Sport online training for athletes (Safe Sports for Athletes) provides an introduction to Safe Sport, healthy boundaries, and how to speak up about misconduct, abuse, and the behaviors that lead to abuse. The course is free and optional, however, our club receives points toward USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognition based on the percentage of registered athletes in our club that have completed it. Get registered and take the course here
Safe Sport Activity Book - designed for use with kids ages 6-11 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
Helpful hints: Once on the USA Swimming Learn page, click on “Courses” at the top of the page. Along the left side of the screen “Courses” narrow down your search by clicking on the appropriate “For” (example: Parent) and then clicking on “SafeSport" under “Topic.” Once you've chosen the appropriate course, click on the “Add to Cart." Even though there is no charge for these classes you still need to “Check Out.” Once you’ve checked out the course will appear on your “Dashboard” and is ready to go!
Questions? Contact Jennifer Carter, Safe Sport Coordinator
Issuing a Grievance:
Report of incident
Any IFLY coach or Recreational Services staff member may be notified of alleged violations of a Recreational Services and/or University of Iowa rule or policy by any person or by the University itself. Upon receipt of a report, the individual(s) involved in the alleged violation(s) will be notified either in person or in writing.
Investigation and standard of proof
An Associate Director of Recreational Services will investigate the alleged incident. Investigations may include but are not limited to interviewing witnesses, and reviewing documentation and/or security tapes. Depending on the nature and severity of the alleged incident, other authorities and/or University departments may be consulted. An Associate Director of Recreational Services will make findings of fact and responsibility, and determine the sanctions to be imposed, if any.
Individuals have the right to request a meeting with the investigating Associate Director of Recreational Services to discuss the alleged incident any time throughout the investigation process.
The standard of proof required to find a violation of a Recreational Services and/or University of Iowa policy, and thus provide grounds to issue sanctions, is a preponderance of the evidence. Preponderance of the evidence means it is more likely than not something occurred. Depending on the nature of the alleged violation(s), interim measures or sanctions may be imposed while an investigation is conducted.
Individuals are encouraged to make a report to USA Swimming or to the U.S Center for Safe Sport if violations are believed to have occurred.
