LEARN ABOUT SAFE SPORT
USA Swimming is committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all its members, and in 2010, it formally implemented a comprehensive Safe Sport program to respond to and prevent instances of abuse and misconduct within the sport of swimming. Since then, USA Swimming Safe Sport has worked tirelessly to educate members, put policies in place, and empower LSCs and clubs to create the best possible environments for all members.
Full implementation of the Safe Sport Program involves six key components:
- Policies and Guidelines
- Screening and Selection
- Training and Education
- Monitoring and Supervision
- Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting
- Grassroots Engagement and Feedback
The USA Swimming site has tools such as dealing with a concern, a club tool kit, background check information, code of conduct policies and more. Please visit this link for the most up to date information.
USA Swimming and U.S. Center for Safe Sport Contact & Reporting Information
How to Deal with a Safe Sport Concern
To make a report, use the U.S. Center for Safe Sport online reporting form, call 1-833 5US-SAFE, email USA Swimming, or find more information HERE.
You can reach the 24/7 Safe Sport help line, operated by RAINN, at 866-200-0796. Specialists for the Helpline can provide confidential, one-on-one live support by phone, chat, or mobile app.
In addition, the Marlins have a Safe Sport Director. If you would like to get involved at the club level, or have any questions please contact Eric Mitchell directly.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)
USA Swimming Member clubs are required to implement the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) in full by June 23, 2019. MAAPP contains five sections: one-on-one interactions, travel, social media and electronic communications, locker rooms and changing areas and massage, rubdowns, and athletic training modalities. Please read below for the Policy and other education materials. Visit USA Swimming for more information.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention - Full Policy
Minor Athlete Abuse Preventio Policy Changes - October 2025
Electronic Communication Policy
USA Swimming letter to membership
Educational Documents
APT Requirement for Adult Athletes 18 & Over FAQ
APT Training Page 18 & O Athletes and Non-Athlete USA Swimming Members
Social Media and Communications FAQ
Safe Sport Training and Education
