Safe Sport

WHAT IS SAFE SPORT

Safe Sport is designed to foster a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Creating a safe place for athletes to compete and train. Safe Sport’s goal is to Prevent and Respond to abuse and misconduct.

REPORTING AN ISSUE

US Center for Safe Sport

The Center has exclusive jurisdiction for all issues dealing with:

Sexual Misconduct

Sexual Harassment

Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media

You can also report issues dealing with:

Physical or Emotional Misconduct
Violation of Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy found below)

Report your concern to US Center for SafeSport using the "REPORTING CONTACTS" below.

USA Swimming

For all issues dealing with:

Criminal Charges
Physical or Emotional Misconduct
USA Swimming Code of Conduct Violations
Violations of USA Swimming Safe Sport Policies including USA Swimming's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

Report your concern to USA Swimming using the links in "REPORTING CONTACTS" below. Reports may be made anonymously.

Your CLUB

For all issues dealing with:

Peer-to-Peer Bullying
Adult-to-Athlete Bullying
Parent Issues/Parent Complaints
Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Violations of the team policies including the team's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy.

Please make a report to your safe sport representative (listed below in "REPORTING CONTACT").

REPORTING CONTACTS

"Where do I report?"

Claire Donahue - TAC TITANS SAFE SPORT REPRESENTATIVE - [email protected]
SAFE SPORT STAFF at USA Swimming - [email protected] & (719)-866-4578
SAFE SPORT REPORTING INFORMATION - http://www.usaswimming.org/report
US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal & 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - "Incident Reporting Form" - https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal
USA SWIMMING: Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
FIND MORE INFORMATION AT - http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org

5 TIPS FOR PARENTS

(By USA SWIMMING)

1) GET EDUCATED:

Education is the most important tool for combatting misconduct. Look for resources that can help you understand how abuse occurs and what you can do about it.

2) CREATE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES:

It’s important to establish healthy boundaries between athletes and coaches and have clear expectations about the coach’s role. A coach is a teacher & mentor, not a friend or peer.

3) IDENTIFY & ADDRESS HIGH RISK AREAS:

For misconduct to take place, an offender needs privacy, access, and control. Some high-risk areas include travel, locker rooms & electronic communication.

4) SPEAK UP:

If you recognize questionable behaviors, say something! TAC Titans designated representative is Claire Donahue. Contact her at: [email protected] .

5) TALK TO YOUR KIDS!:

Physical & sexual misconduct can be a hard topic for parents to talk about with their children. Having these conversations is extremely important in helping your child from becoming a victim of abuse.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of a code of conduct is to establish common expectations for all members of the coaching staff, parents, and swimmers at TAC. It is to be used as a guide to promoting a positive team environment and good sportsmanship.

USA SWIMMING CODE OF CONDUCT

ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT