
Safe Sport is USA Swimming (USAS) program to eliminate sexual abuse and misconduct in our sport. The safety and well-being of our swimmers is a priority. We all need to commit to making the SMRT swim environment safe and healthy for everyone involved, including swimmers, coaches, parents and volunteers.
SMRT Safe Sport Policy (updated 01/07/2025)
THE SOUTHERN MARLINS RACING TEAM PHILOSOPHY
Competitive swimming is a serious endeavor. There are many satisfying advantages that accompany this training: Health, the joy of winning, the strength learned in goal setting, social contacts, and the excitement of competition and travel. It is the goal of the SMRT and Coaching Staff to provide a physically, mentally and intellectually rewarding program. Personal and physical skills learned here help our members in their current endeavors and throughout their lives.
OUR VALUES:
Competitive swimming builds character, discipline, leadership, self-esteem, physical fitness, teamwork and a strong work ethic; all which can be used for a lifetime.
OUR VISION:
Provide a model for excellence in youth athletics, giving our swimmers the opportunity to excel at all levels of competition, while providing a safe environment for all young athletes.
OUR MISSION:
To create an environment that allows and encourages each swimmer to achieve their maximum individual potential. To provide the needed tools to maintain the children's safety and protection.
To report a concern to USA Swimming:
Call: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
Email: [email protected]
Online: Reporting Form
To report a concern to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport:
Call: 833-587-7233 (5US-SAFE)
Online: Reporting Form
Anonymous text reporting: 888-270-SWIM (7946)
SMRT Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator:
Kim Kay-DeGeorge
Call: (843) 696-5314
Email: [email protected]
SafeSport Training for Minor Athletes
Select > SafeSport > SafeSport for Youth Athletes (13-17)
- Required for athletes 13-17 years
Select > SafeSport > SafeSport for Kids
- Recommended for Athletes 5-12 years
SafeSport Training for Parents, Guardians and Adult Non-Athletes
Select > SafeSport > Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sport
- Strongly recommended for all parents, guardians and adult non-members
SafeSport Training for Adult Athletes and USA Swimming Members
Select > SafeSport > Safesport Training for Adult Athletes
- Required for all athletes 18 years and older
SafeSport Training for Coaches
Supporting documents for SMRT Safe Sport:
SMRT MAAPP 2025 adapted from USA Swim
Additional MAAPP Resources from USA Swimming
SMRT Parent/Guardian's Code of Conduct
USA Swimming Best Practice Guidelines

