Here at the O2 PERFORMANCE AQUATICS club, we strive to make your athlete's protection and safety our highest priority. By working together, we can ensure all our members are in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.
What does Safe Sport mean? Across the spectrum of all sports, concerns lie therein where personal boundaries are crossed between peers as well as coach-to-athlete relationships. Buenaventura Swim Club is a Safe Sport-compliant club and is officially recognized by USA Swimming as a Safe Sport Program. This means we have met or exceeded all requirements and protocols set forth by USA Swimming to assure vigilance and proactive, corrective measures if a sign of a reportable event occurs. This helps assure that O2 Performance Aquatics swim team provides a safe place for our young athletes to participate in sport. We are extremely proud to have Safe Sport Recognition.
O2 Performance Aquatics strictly adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by USA Swimming. We are committed to being "One Team, One Family" by providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment in which our athletes can thrive and grow. The safety of our athletes comes first. Any potential misconduct is expected to be brought to our immediate attention.
O2 HEAD COACH
Gilberto Junior
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484-226-5858
SAFE SPORT COORDINATOR
Viet Nguyen
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All O2 Athletes (12&Over) and Parents are encouraged to complete the Safe Sport Training. To complete the training for credit, be sure to select MA (Middle Atlantic Swimming) and then O2 from the drop-down menu.
WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN
When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you with the first step
“Where do I report?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure who to contact with a concern please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
Please contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report.
Use the online reporting form,
Call: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233),
or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or videos taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact Liz Hahn [email protected] at the National Office or complete the online reporting form.
LINK TO ONLINE REPORTING FORM
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Fraud
- Deception
- Recruiting
Please make a report through your Zone Board of Review by referencing our Zone Directors List
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report to your team. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
MANDATORY REPORTING RULE
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
ARTICLE 306
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
.1 It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member as described in Article 304.3.8 to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.
.2 No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report under 306.1.
.3 False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited.
.4 Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.”
Important USA Swimming Safe Sports Links:
