Chinook Aquatic Club & Safe Sport 2024-2025
Chinook Aquatic Club is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its swimmers. USA Swimming has made enhancements to its Safe Sport policy and education requirements as a part of its continued commitment to safeguarding our athletes. USA Swimming created the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) to set a baseline for acceptable safety standards that limit one-on-one interactions between adults and minor athletes.
In the spirit of our commitment to the safety of our swimmers, this coming year we will require that all swimmers go through our preseason Safesport training before entering the pool for their first practice with Chinook - stay tuned on the requirements this coming fall.
Full implementation of the Safe Sport Program involves six key components:
- Policies and Guidelines
- Screening and Selection
- Training and Education
- Monitoring and Supervision
- Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting
- Grassroots Engagement and Feedback
MAAPP applies to:
- All USA Swimming non-athlete members and adult athlete members
- Participating non-members (e.g., meet marshals, meet computer operators, etc.)
- LSC and club adult staff and board members
- Any other adult authorized to have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes
- Update (10/16/24) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9klFgP6uTc
Relevant Documents:
Printable Acknowledgement of Chinook MAAPP Policy
Chinook Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
USA Swimming Safe Sport Website
USA Swimming and Chinook Anti-Bullying Policy
USA Swimming and Chinook Photography Policy
Training and Education:
Safe Sport Training for 12 and Over Athletes
Safe Sport Training for Parents
In the event you need support from our Safesport Coordinator or USA Swimming:
• To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578 https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/deal-with-a-safe-sport-concern.
• You may also want to include how to report anonymously. Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM(7946)
• Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or use the online reporting form at https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/)
• Safe Sport Club Coordinator - Jennifer Patterson (Interim) ([email protected])
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