Club Policies

USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP):

USA Swimming, Zones, LSCs and member clubs are required to implement this Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy in full. The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy must be reviewed and agreed to in writing by all athletes, parents/legal guardians, coaches and other non-athlete members of member clubs on an annual basis with such written agreement to be retained by the club or LSC, as applicable. 

Medical Suspension Policy:

Swimmers with a medical exemption from practice for a month or longer (i.e. the swimmer cannot participate in both wet and dry activities for a month or longer) are eligible to request a suspension of dues for that period.

Medical Authorization form

Temporary Suspension Policy:

Swimmers may take one break from the team per registration year (September through August) without incurring reinstatement fees.

Temporary Suspension form

Permanent Suspension Policy:

To terminate a swimmers account with the Brookings Swim Club.

Permanent Suspension form

BSC Swimmer Disciplinary Behavior Plan:

Brookings Swim Club has an expectation to uphold positive athlete and team behavior. All BSC athletes are expected to follow the rules and guidelines of the BSC Swimmer Code of Conduct at all practices, meets, other team coordinated events. Failure to do so, may result in disciplinary action. 

Swimmer Disciplinary Action form

BSC Anti-Bullying Policy:

Brookings Swim Club does not tolerate bullying in any form. All swimmers and parents commit to standing up against bullying at the time of registration. Board Members and Coaches are required to complete Safety training to help identify and look for signs of bullying and how to address.

Anti-Bullying Policy

BSC Policy for Reporting Misconduct:

Brookings Swim Club follows USA Swimming policy (Article #306) on reporting sexual misconduct. Board Members and Coaches are required to complete Safety training to help identify and look for signs of bullying and how to address.

Policy for Reporting Misconduct

USA Swimming Safe Sport Reporting:

USA Swimming requires reporting of sexual misconduct and/or child abuse by any member and strongly encourages reporting of any concerns relating to Safe Sport. USA Swimming appreciates your willingness to report inappropriate behavior.