This page is intended to share information related to the Safe Sport Program in Potomac Valley Swimming (PVS), YMCA Swimming, and USA Swimming
PVS SAFE SPORT WEBSITE: http://www.pvswim.org/safesport.html
The Minor Athlete Abuse Protection (MAAP) Policy 2.0 is effective 09/01/2021:
https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/minor-athlete-abuse-prevention-policy
- Parents are now required to submit written acknowledgment of this Policy
- https://www.teamunify.com/vayfcrww/__doc__/496410_2_RY%20maapp_written-acknolwedgement-of-policy.docx.pdf
The USA Swimming Background Check has been in place since January 2011.
- All non-athlete members of the Water Wolves Swim Team (Coaches, Team Rep, Officials) must complete the background check to obtain membership.
USA Swimming provides free Athlete Protection Training for its athlete members.
- All Swimmers Aged 18+ are REQUIRED to complete this to compete and practice.
https://www.usaswimming.org/resource-center/athlete-protection-training
USA Swimming non-athlete members (inc. coaches and officials) are required to take Athlete Protection Training annually as a requirement for membership. Link to the Non-Athlete Training.
Guidlines for Clubs from the PVS Athlete Protection Committee
Safesport best practice guidelines: Microsoft Word - Athlete Protection - guidelines and policies_V14.doc (usaswimming.org)
The Safe Sport Act expands requirements around sexual abuse prevention for organizations that arrange amateur athletic competition for youth. The federal law carries implications for YMCAs, as well as staff and volunteers who interact with youth participants.
YMCA & Safe Sport Webinar: https://media.ymca.net/us-safe-sports-policies-for-the-safe-sports-act-11-27-2018.MP4
YMCA Swimming will have specific requirements for staff and volunteers at its YMCA National Meets, which will include screening, child protection training, as well as a code of conduct acknowledgement.
Please see the following resources. Questions may be directed to [email protected] or by calling Praesidium’s helpline at 855-347-0751.
- YUSA Child Abuse Prevention Pages on Exchange
- YUSA Safe Sport Act FAQ
- Praesidium Safe Sport Overview
- Link to webinar recorded August 23 by YUSA
- Praesidium Tools and resources Overview
The YMCA Fairfax County Reston Safe Sport Club Coordinator is:
Adam Orton, 571-245-4918, [email protected]
To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call (720) 524-5640 or use the
online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
