Ozaukee Aquatics Mission Statement
Ozaukee Aquatics is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to aquatic sports and our greatest future resource: young people. Our mission is to promote balanced personal growth and athletic achievement through team commitment to strong values, excellence, and enduring relationships. At “Oz” we care about the safety and welfare of all our athletes. Ozaukee Aquatics adheres to the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative.
USA Swimming Safe Sport Online Training Opportunities
Free Safe Sport Training for Minor Athletes Free Safe Sport Athlete Protection Education for Parents
Safe Sport Resources
Ozaukee Aquatics Safe Sport Coordinator:
Amy Fuhrmann
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (920) 286-1967
2025 MAAPP Policy Safe Sport Best Practices
2025 MAAPP Acknowledge Form USA Swimming Code of Conduct
Team Handbook Ozaukee Aquatics Photography Policy
Ozaukee Aquatics Bullying Action Plan & Policy Ozaukee Aquatics Travel Policy
Ozaukee Aquatics Social Media Policy Ozaukee Aquatics Locker Room Policy
Athlete Code of Conduct Parent Code of Conduct
Coach Code of Conduct Oz Safe Sport Grievance Policy
Parent Permission Forms
Parent Consent Form- Local Carpool Permission Form Parent Consent Form- Competition Permission Form
Parent Consent Form- Lodging Permission Form
DEAL WITH A SAFE SPORT CONCERN
(Click this Link to Access the USA Swimming Page, "Report a Concern")
Need to talk to USA Swimming about how to report? Call: (719) 866-4578
WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN
Preparing to report a concern can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you with the first step: “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links to help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure who to contact with a concern, please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office, and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions, and connect you with the correct people.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
Don't hesitate to contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call (833) 587-7233, text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or videos taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact Liz Hahn [email protected] at the National Office or complete the online reporting form.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Fraud
- Deception
- Recruiting
Please make a report through your Zone Board of Review by referencing our Zone Directors List
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report to your team. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
MANDATORY REPORTING RULE
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
ARTICLE 306
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
.1 It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member as described in Article 304.3.8 to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.
.2 No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report under 306.1.
.3 False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited.
.4 Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.”
