SafeSport Policies & Procedures

2025-26 Season

SafeSport Contacts

Melissa Ash

SafeSport Coordinator, Meet Director

Phone: (610)420-8131

Email: [email protected]

JJ Rudisill

Head Coach, Program Director

Phone: (610)399-7946

Email: [email protected]

Noah Fisher

Operational Risk Director, Meet Director

Phone: Phone Number off while in Europe

Email: [email protected]

Handbook & SafeSport Information

Use the below links to access the team handbook and other important SafeSport and MAAPP documentation.

Team Handbook ->

USA Swimming MAAPP ->

Westtown Aquatic Club MAAPP ->

USA Swimming Code of Conduct ->

Please See Article 304 for the Code of Conduct.

SafeSport Reporting

Below is information regarding reporting a SafeSport concern and more information on USA Swimming's commitment to athlete protection through the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

When should I file a SafeSport Report?
Sexual Abuse or Misconduct: This includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, or any unwanted sexual contact or behavior.
• Child Abuse: Any form of abuse involving a minor must be reported.
• Emotional Abuse: Acts of confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, acts that degrade someone's dignity and self worth. 
•  Physical Misconduct: Any intentional act causing physical harm or trauma.
•  MAAPP3.0 Violations: Read more about MAAPP by clicking the links above.
•  Intimate Relationships and Power Imbalances: Ex: adults having a close or intimate relationship with a minor athlete. Scenarios when a power imbalance may be used to curry actions or favors.

Note that this list is not exhaustive. Visit the USA Center for SafeSport's website for more information regarding when and how to make a report. You can also direct any questions or concerns to WA SafeSport Coordinator Melissa Ash.

 

Report a Concern ->

Learn about SafeSport ->

USA Swimming SafeSport Phone Number: (719)866-4578 

US Center for SafeSport: (833)5US-SAFE 

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources and policies related to SafeSport and athlete protection. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Team SafeSport Coordinator or your coach.

Locker Room Policy ->

WA Photography Policy ->

WA Anti-Bullying Policy ->

WA SafeSport Grievance Policy ->

SafeSport Best Practice Guidelines ->

WA Parent Code of Conduct ->

WA Coaches Code of Conduct ->

WA Swimmer Code of Conduct ->

 

Please reach out to the SafeSport Coordinator or a Westtown Aquatic Club coach with questions or concerns regarding the above policies.