USA Swimming 

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 Coaches' Code of Conduct

SMRT Parent/Guardian's Code of Conduct

SMRT Athlete Code of Conduct 

USA Swimming Best Practice Guidelines

SMRT Swimming Grievance Procedures

Legal requirement to report

USA Swim Code of Conduct