Safe Sport for Athletes

  • ATHLETE PROTECTION TRAINING (APT) - Required annual training for Non-Athlete members and Adult Athlete members (18&Over Athletes) of USA Swimming.  To complete the training, log in to your account https://hub.usaswimming.org/landing Click Education, then Course Catalog. Click Safe Sport Courses, complete Athlete Protection Trianing or Refresher 1, 2, or 3 if you are renewing APT.

 

  • Athlete Protection Training for Adult Athletes with Cognitive Disabilities - USA Swimming recognizes that the required APT course may not be appropriate for some adult athlete members with cognitive disabilities. Other developmentally age-appropriate trainings are available. Click here to learn how to determine which trianing is appropriate for your athlete with a cognitive disability.
  • Safe Sport for Youth Athletes (13-17) - Free, voluntary training for minor athlete members of USA Swimming ages 13-17. Your club earns points toward the athlete education requirement Safe Sport Recognition when you complete this. This course focuses on bullying and hazing prevention, supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct, and resources for reporting. Requires parental consent for registration. To complete the training, log in to your account https://hub.usaswimming.org/landing Click Education, then Course Catalog. Click Safe Sport Courses, and scroll until you find Safe Sport for Youth Athletes (13-17).

 

  • Safe Sport for Kids (5-12) - Free, voluntary training for minor athlete members of USA Swimming ages 5-12. Your club earns points toward the athlete education requirement Safe Sport Recognition when you complete this. SafeSport for Kids encourages kids to reach out to a trusted adult when something is not right, and educates young athletes ages 5–12 about the difference between discipline and abuse. It also stresses the importance of being a good teammate, positive sportsmanship, and having a healthy sport environment focused on fun and safety. Requires parental consent for registration. To complete the training, log in to your account https://hub.usaswimming.org/landing Click Education, then Course Catalog. Click Safe Sport Courses, and scroll until you find Safe Sport for Kids (5-12).