Introduction
USA Swimming’s top priority continues to be keeping our athletes safe. No form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, has a place in our sport. USA Swimming has made enhancements to the Safe Sport policy and education requirements as part of their continued commitment to safeguard athletes. These enhancements stem from the requirements imposed by the U.S. Center for Safe Sport (the “Center”).
The YMCA of San Diego County is committed to creating a safe, healthy and positive environment for all of their members through the development and implementation of Athlete Protection Policies, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP), and Safe Sport education. The North San Diego YMCA Swim Team (NSDY) endorses and promotes the USA Swimming Safe Sport program. It is a requirement for all USA Swimming Clubs to have policies on the Safe Sport programs.
Safe Sport Contacts - NSDY
Mike Benedick, NSDY Head Coach [email protected]
Joy Cabrera, Safe Sport Parent Coordinator [email protected]
NEW Policy
The Center requires USA Swimming member clubs to implement a Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) by June 23, 2019. The Policy covers five (5) areas:
- One-on-One Interactions
- Travel: Local & Team
- Social Media & Electronic Communication
- Locker Rooms & Changing Areas
- Massages & Rubdowns
MAAPP will apply to all adults, including adult athletes, who interact with and have direct and frequent contact with minor athletes. It must be reviewed and agreed to in writing by all parents, adult athletes, coaches, and other non-athlete members on an annual basis.
Link to access MAAPP:
https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/safe-sportdocuments/maapp/usaswimmingmaapp.pdf
Link to USA Swimming’s MAAPP website which contains additional educational documents and links to Safe Sport webinars:
https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/minor-athlete-abuse-prevention-policy
Education and Training
The Center requires regular and consistent training for all adults, including adult athletes, who interact with and have direct and frequent contact with minor athletes. All USA Swimming non-athlete members and adult athletes are required to annually complete Safe Sport training, known as Athlete Protection Training (APT).
USA Swim non-athlete members and adult athletes’ link to Athlete Protection Training:
https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/safe-sport/learn
Safe Sport also provides access to free training for minor athletes and for parents. These trainings are not required but are highly recommended.
Safe Sport for Parents:
https://www.usaswimming.org/news-landing-page/2017/02/16/safe-sport-for-parents
Safe Sport for Minor Athletes (geared toward 12-17 year olds):
https://www.usaswimming.org/articles-landing-page/2017/04/05/free-safe-sport-training-for-athletes
Bullying Prevention (geared toward adults):
https://www.usaswimming.org/news-landing-page/2017/02/16/bullying-prevention
Reporting a Safe Sport Concern
https://www.usaswimming.org/articles-landing-page/2017/05/08/safe-sport-report
Learn More About Safe Sport
https://www.usaswimming.org/Home/safe-sport
YMCA of San Diego County
CODE OF CONDUCT
The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all its members and guests. The YMCA is an organization open to all people. We welcome and value individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, abilities, and sexual orientations. We are committed to having programs and services that embrace diversity, respecting the people and needs of our communities.
To promote safety, all individuals are asked to act appropriately and follow the rules/guidelines at all times within our facility or when participating in our programs. We expect persons using the Y to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. The following actions listed below are behaviors considered inappropriate in our facilities and programs, and therefore not allowed. Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
- Using or possessing illegal chemicals(drugs) on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, and at Y-sponsored programs
- Smoking on YMCA property
- Carrying a concealed weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon or to harm another person are not allowed on property unless carried by qualified active and/or retired law enforcement
- Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior
- Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way
- Verbally abusive or offensive behavior-including angry or vulgar language, swearing name-calling or shouting
- Sexually explicit conversation and behavior
- Any sexual contact with another person
- Inappropriate, immodest, or sexually revealing attire
- Theft or behavior that results in the loss or destruction of property
- Loitering on YMCA property
- Cell phone photography or unauthorized photography of facilities, members or participants
- Pets are not allowed on Y property unless they are service animals to assist members
The YMCA of San Diego County reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been convicted of any crime including sexual abuse, sex offending, has ever been convicted of any offense relating to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics, or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs, chemicals, narcotics or intoxicating beverages. Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, comfort and safety. Anyone who witnesses behavior that goes against our Code of Conduct is encouraged to report the behavior to a staff person or Manager on Duty immediately (versus confronting another member directly). Suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges may result if the Executive Director determines that a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred.
