WHAT IS 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.
MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY (MAAPP)
MAAPP Update Slides (Oct 2024)
SAFE SPORT AT MEETS
Signs - Print and post signs at meet venues. Modify as needed. needed.
- No Photography Behind the Blocks (Courtesy of USA Swimming Safe Sport)
- No Photography in Locker Rooms (Courtesy of USA Swimming Safe Sport)
- No Deck Changing
- No Spectators on Deck
- No Meet Seating Here
- Please Keep Walkways Clear
- MEET MARSHAL Instructions
- LOCKER ROOM MONITORING: Best Practices for Meets (From USA Swimming)
MAAPP SAMPLE FORMS
Acknowledgement of Policy
Ejemplo de reconocimiento por escrito de MAAPP
Permission for Licensed Massage Therapist
Ejemplo de permiso para proveer masaje a un atleta menor de edad
Permissions for Adult Athlete Lodging with a Minor Athlete
Ejemplo de permiso para compartir alojamiento con atleta menor de edad
Permission for Local Transportation
Ejemplo de permiso para proveer transportación a un atleta menor de edad
Permission for Travel to Competition
Ejemplo de permiso para viajar con un atleta menor de edad
ATHLETE PROTECTION TRAINING
https://www.usaswimming.org/resource-center/athlete-protection-training
Visit the USA Swimming Safe Sport homepage at https://www.usaswimming.org/Home/safe-sport
