Ohio Swimming

Chaperones assisting Ohio Swimming and Zone Coaches are required to pass the same education and background requirements as coaches.  It may take several weeks to complete the process; therefore, all chaperones on the Ohio Zone staff should begin this process as early as possible.  Chaperones not completing these requirements are unable to participate.

The Ohio Zone Coordinator and Ohio Swimming will determine if and when Chaperones are needed for All-Star trips.  Typically, Ohio Swimming does not pay for or reimburse Chaperones for their travel and expenses.  However, we have found that "price friendly" rates are often available on trips.  Examples include: hotel complimentary rooms, "free meals" for bus drivers and staff, transportation, etc.  If the Ohio Swimming budget allows for it, some reimbursement for chaperones may be available.

Chaperone Instructions for Ohio Zone Team

Chaperones must submit an online USA-Swimming application, successfully pass a USA Swimming background check, and complete the Athlete Protection Training (APT) before they can chaperone a USA-Swimming event.  There is an up to 5-10 business day turn-around for BGC results so it is recommended that high priority be given to initiate that screen.  The APT course can only be taken once your membership record is created in the USA Swimming database.

  1. Step 1: Fill out the online Non-Athlete Registration Application on the Ohio Swimming website home page.
  2. Step 2: Complete the Background Check on the USA Swimming website
  3. Step 3: Complete Athlete Protection Course on the USA Swimming website safe sport page
  4. Step 4: Complete bio (send to Ohio Zone Coordinator) - see below for more detail
  5. Step 5: Submit any receipts or purchases to Ohio Zone Coordinator for reimbursement

Note: Step 3 can only be done once your membership application has been processed and your membership record is created in the USA- Swimming database. Step 2 (Background Check) should be completed right away.

(Step 4:) Complete Bio, return to Ohio Zone Team Coordinator

  • Name:
  • Email:
  • T-shirt size:
  • Polo size: 
  • Cell phone with area code:
  • Can you send/receive text (Y/N)?
  • Do you receive email on your phone (Y/N)?