REPORT OF OCCURRENCE

When there is an injury or medical incident at a USA Swimming activity, a Report of Occurrence (ROO) must be completed. This applies to incidents involving USA Swimming members and non-members. The report should be completed as soon as possible, at least within 24 hours after the occurrence.

COMPLETE THE REPORT OF OCCURRENCE FORM HERE

If the occurrence involves serious injury (example: fatality, multiple individuals, life-threatening event), please notify your Team Services member or USA Swimming at 719-217-4796.


WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE ROO?

 

At a USA Swimming activity, there needs to be a designated individual who is assigned the responsibility of completing a Report of Occurrence.

 
TYPE OF ACTIVITY WHO SHOULD COMPLETE ROO
Swim Meets Designated reporter examples: meet referee, meet director, meet operational risk director
Team Events Designated reporter examples: coaches, team administrators

 

Note: A parent or injured party should NOT submit the form

 

COMPLETE THE REPORT OF OCCURRENCE FORM HERE

 

The USA Swimming Operational Risk Manual can be found HERE


WYSI Operational Risk Coordinator - Cindy Hafner ([email protected])