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 Home Page

Annapolis Swim Club fully endorses and supports USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our members.

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 or makes you feel uncomfortable, 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 your club’s coach or contact Maryland Swimming Safe Sport Chair –  Brad Hersey or Kirra Brandon
[email protected]

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has updated their reporting phone number: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233).

Safes Sport Training: Step-by-Step

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy 2.0

Safe Sport Training Opportunities 

Learning about Safe Sport

Safe Sport for Parents

Safe Sport: Best Practices Guidelines

USA Swimming Code of Conduct

CAA Coaches Code of Conduct

Dealing with a Safe Sport Concern

Athlete Protection Training

Grievance Procedures

Locker Room and Changing Area Policies 

Travel and Lodging Policies

Massages, Rubdowns, and Athletic training Modalities

Photography Policies  

Action Plan to Address Bullying