Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement from USA Swimming

We are committed to growing and celebrating diversity, increasing fairness throughout our organization, and intentionally creating environments where differences are embraced and everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.  USA Swimming is committed to a culture of inclusion and opportunity.  We strive to create equity by providing resources specific to the needs of our members. In the context of swimming, diversity is the invitation to our sport, inclusion is making sure our sport is welcoming, and equity is ensuring all members have what they need to be successful.  Diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to achieving the mission of USA Swimming and is an important and necessary step to achieving our four end goals, the “Ends:"

  • Achievement of sustained competitive success at the Olympic Games
  • Members have resources to sustain successful athletes, coaches, and clubs
  • Support public engagement for growth in swimming participation and interest
  • USA Swimming recognized as Best in Class

As the National Governing Body of the sport of swimming, we are steadfast in our commitment to identify and lead in reducing barriers, to create and creating opportunities for inclusion, and to increase fairness throughout our sport. We strive to have the demographics of our country be reflected in our membership.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement from West Virginia Swimming

 
West Virginia Swimming is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome and ensure swimmers can participate to their fullest ability regardless of race, age, income, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and mental or physical disability.  Together with USA Swimming, West Virginia Swimming is committed to increasing multicultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity at all levels of the sport to achieve and foster an inclusive swimming environment. West Virginia Swimming’s DEI Chair and Committee will work towards this goal by embracing all the ways in which we as individuals are and can be different; leveraging the ways we are different to create a respectful and welcoming environment for everyone; and acknowledging that the ways we are different will require varying and unique solutions and resources to fit the needs of each member of West Virginia Swimming. 

DEI Informational Resources for West Virginia Swimming 

West Virginia Swimming Outreach Form

West Virginia Swimming Registration Page

USA Swimming Cultural Inclusion Resource Guides 

Diversity Style Guide

Disability Language Style Guide

General Principles for Reducing Bias

Spanish Language Phrases for Coaches

Best Practices for Safe Sport with Athletes with Disabilities

USA Swimming LGBTQ Resource Guide

Recommended Practices for Gender Diverse Minor Athletes

Steps to Request Change of Competition Category

Black Kids Swim

Mental Health Resource for Parents and Caregivers

Stop AAPI Hate