USA Swimming and South Carolina Swim Club - SCSC  are committed to raising awareness about prevention of abuse in the sport.  We believe that all swimmers should enjoy a fun, healthy, safe environment in the sport of swimming.  USA Swimming has developed a program called Safe Sport

SCSC's training tools will help you:

  • Understand the scope and effects of abuse in sport
  • Recognize the signs of grooming behavior and boundary violations
  • Understand how to establish boundaries and protect against false allegations
  • Know how to react and report when you suspect abuse

Below are a list of recommended trainings and resources for athletes & parents. Please note that all athletes aged 18 and over are required to complete the Athlete Protection Training for USA-Swimming Adults in order to be eligible to participate in any USA Swimming activity.

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP): Here

Additional USA Swimming MAAPP resources including FAQ and Webinars: Here

Report a Concern to USA Swimming:  

CALL:  (719) 866-4578              ONLINE:  Deal with a Safe Sport Concern

 

 

Make a Report to U.S Center for Safe Sport:

           CALL:  ​833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)

TEXT anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)

             ONLINE: Online Reporting form                

MORE INFORMATION: Here

 Safe Sport Training for Minor Athletes (12-17 years old): Here

  • Recommended for all athletes 14 and up
  • Recommended for all athletes 12 and up

Safe Sport learning for Parents and Adult Non-Athletes: 

**NOTE: Most parents should REGISTER as NONMEMBERS***

  • Strongly recommended for all parents and adult non-athletes
  • For parents who are already USAS members (coaches,officials), log onto your USA Swimming Account, under education select Safe Sport course. 
  • Safe Sport training for Parents: Here

Athlete Protection Training for Adult Athletes ( 18 years old) , coaches and officials all USA Swimming Members: Here

  • Required for all athletes 18 and up
  • Required for all athlete and non-athlete USA swimming members

Safe Sport Best Practice Guidelines: Here

USA Swimming Additional Safe Sport Resources: Here

Safe Sport Activity Book (ages 6-11): Here

For additional information and questions, or to report a concern, please contact SCSC's Safe Sport Coordinator: Laurie Morrin [email protected]