In an effort to protect athletes while participating in swimming, USA Swimming with the help of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport has developed some new policies for all member clubs. While most details of the policy are for USA Swimming Members and USA Swimming Non-Athlete Members, there are aspects of it that effect 'Adult Participants ' which includes various meet personnel who have contact with athletes. The Safe Sport Coordinator for the Aqua Force Swim Team is Jessica Ziegler ([email protected]).
To ensure all volunteer positions that require acknowledgement of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) are met, Aqua Force will require all adults volunteering at meets to acknowledge that they have reviewed and agreed to it. Acknowledgement forms will be on team file cabinet in the pool hallway. The FVFY MAAPP policy will need to be read and acknowledgement form submitted before volunteering at meets. Thanks for all your support!!!
Click here for MAAPP policy Click here for acknowledgment form. Click here for Safe Sport Best Practices.
Permission Slips for MAAPP Click on Links Below:
Transportation Massage Certified Professional or Health Care Provider Lodging Travel Alone
If you have a grievance, please see the FVFY Aqua Force Grievence Procedure here: https://www.teamunify.com/ilfvyaf/__doc__/FVFY%20Aqua%20Force%20Grievance%20Procedure%20(1).pdf
If you have a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming @ 719/886-4578 or
USA Swimming Deal with a Safe Sport Concern (https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/deal-with-a-safe-sport-concern)
Please contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please Contact USA Swimming Safe Sport [email protected] or complete the online reporting form.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report to an Aqua Force Coach or Fox Valley Family YMCA CEO or Director. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
Athlete Protection Training is required for all athletes 18 years of age. Athletes who are 17 must complete this training before their 18th birthday. Click here for Adult Athlete FAQs and Click here to the online training info and links
Clarifications for those with questions available through the USA Swimming Website specifically for this policy.
For additional resources for training Adults and Youth in Safe Sport, click here. Instructions for accessing Safe Sport Training click here.
