SAFE SPORT
USA Swimming is committed to safeguarding all of its members with the welfare of its athlete members as the top priority. Safe Sport is USA Swimming's comprehensive abuse prevention program and provides tools for swim clubs to educate their members and intervene in risky situations.
USA Swimming Safe Sport Homepage
Naval Academy Aquatic Club fully endorses and supports USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our members. At NAAC, the safety of our athletes is our highest priority. Working together as coaches, swimmers, parents and volunteers we can ensure all of our USA Swimming members are supported in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.
Protecting our young athletes is ALL of our responsibility… as coaches, volunteers, and parents. Policies are enforceable by the National Board of Review process. Consequences for breaking a policy include, but are not limited to, revocation of membership.
If you have experienced or witnessed something that concerns you, it is essential to talk to someone about it. Please see below for the appropriate procedures for dealing with particular issues.
If your concern relates to bullying, unfair treatment, parent issues, general violations of team rules or the Code of Conduct, you can first reach out to NAAC Head Coach Rob Lias or contact Maryland Swimming Safe Sport Chair – Lenore Cruz
[email protected].
The NAAC Safe Sport Coordinator is Amy Cornelius.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has updated their reporting phone number: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233).
USA Swimming Safe Sport Resources
Safe Sport Training: Step-by-Step
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy 2.0
Safe Sport Training Opportunities
Safe Sport: Best Practices Guidelines
Dealing with a Safe Sport Concern
Locker Room and Changing Area Policies
Massages, Rubdowns, and Athletic training Modalities
Action Plan to Address Bullying
NAAC Specific Resources
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy: Details on NAAC's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAP)
Naval Academy Aquatic Club Grievance Procedure: Procedures to file a grievance.
Naval Academy Aquatic Club Locker Room Policy: Guidelines designed to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
Carpool Permission Form: This form is needed for all minor athletes traveling to practice or team functions with another 18+ athlete.
Competition Permission Form: This form is needed for all minor athletes traveling to competition with another 18+ athlete.
Lodging Permission Form: This form is needed for all minor athletes lodging with another 18+ athlete for the purpose of training or competition. The form needs to be completed prior to travel.
Massage Therapist Consent Form
