USA Swimming Safe Sport program is a comprehensive abuse prevention program. It is a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe. Including providing guidelines, screening, background checks, employment screeninig, training, and mandatory reporting. If you ever have a concern please reach out to our team coach or board of directors.
General Safe Sport Information
- Safe Sport Basics: Safe Sport (usaswimming.org)
- USA Swimming Best Practice Guidlines
- Minor Athlete Aubse Prevention Policy
- Team Bullying Policy
- Team Photography Policy
- Locker Room Policy
Safe Sport Reporting Information
- Report at the Club level: Coach John Ebito [email protected]
- U.S. Center for SafeSport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org
- Report a Safe Sport violation or concern: (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
- Report Anonymously: USA Swimming members can submit anonymously or on the record through simple text messaging at 888-270-SWIM (7946)
Safe Sport Training and Education:
- Safe Sport for Minor Athletes 12-17 years of age
- Once an athlete turns 18, they must complete the Athlete Protection Training (APT) program. The program is available via your USA swimming online account. It can be completed up to 60 days before turning 18.
- Safe Sport Training for Parents
USA Swimming and Anti-Doping Initiatives:
2022 WADA Banned Substance List
Supplement Connect High Risk List: Supplement Check | U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
The Global Drug Reference Online Global Dro (Global DRO) provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
If an athlete has a legitimate medical need to use a substance or method that is prohibited, the athlete can apply for a TUE, and where appropriate, be provided an exemption to use that method or substance under medical guidance. More information on when and how to apply for a TUE is provided on USADA's website.
Learn more about USADA's Therapeutic Use Exemption Policy.
