Reporting 

If you have a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578. Any USA Swimming member can now report anonymously, if they wish, through text messaging at 888-270-SWIM (7946). Additional information on dealing with a Safe Sport concern can be found by clicking the link. 

If you need to make a report to the U.S Center for Safe Sport contact them at 833-587-7233 (833-5US-SAFE) or use the online reporting form. Additional information can be found at www.USCenterForSafeSport.org. 

Policies 

The DSMY Marlins have incorporated USA Swimming’s Safe Sport best practices and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy into our team policies. In addition to the codes of conduct outlined in our team policies, DSMY Marlins, athletes, parents, and families will follow USA Swimming Code of Conduct, currently found here, in Article 304 of the USA Swimming rule book.  

The DSMY Marlins are committed to providing abuse prevention training to all of those involved with our team: 

Athlete Protection Training - this Safe Sport certification is required for all adult members of USA Swimming, including coaches, officials, chaperones, meet directors and adult (18 and over) athletes. Click here and follow the instructions for completion. 

Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sports - this Safe Sport online course for parents introduces how to recognize and prevent abuse as well as how to report abuse. The course is available to both members and non-members of USA Swimming and is free. The course is optional; however, our club receives points toward USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognition based on the percentage of registered households that have completed it. Get registered and take the course here. 

Online Safe Sport for Athletes - this Safe Sport online training for athletes ages 12-17 provides an introduction to Safe Sport, healthy boundaries, and how to speak up about misconduct, abuse, and the behaviors that lead to abuse. The course is free, and optional; however, our club receives points toward USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognition based on the percentage of registered athletes in our club that have completed it. Get registered and take the course here. 

Safe Sport Activity Book - this activity book designed for kids ages 6-11 is meant to start the conversation about positive team culture, maintaining an environment of support and safety, and all the reasons to love the sport of swimming. Download the activity book here.