Safe Sport

ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

 

USA Swimming is committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members.  USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including: required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting.  These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.


RECOGNIZE

Learn about risks and red flag behavior
GET EDUCATED

RESPOND

What needs to happen when an incident occurs
TAKE ACTION & REPORT

RECOVER

Empower survivors with resources to aid with healing
ASSIST WITH RECOVERY
 

Resources

Club Toolkit

Resources to help your club implement Safe Sport policies, guidelines and practices.

 

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Deal With A Safe Sport Concern

Information on how to report Safe Sport issues and concerns.

 

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COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK

For information on USA Swimming required background checks including how to get started and FAQs.

 

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Safe Sport Club Recognition

Find out how your club can demonstrate its commitment to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse.

 

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Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

For background on MAAPP including tools and resources.

 

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Athlete Protection Training

Information and links to courses required for USA Swimming adult athlete and non-athlete members.

 

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Individuals SUSPENDED OR INELIGIBLE

Complete listing of all individuals who are currently suspended or permanently banned from USA Swimming membership.

 

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ORDER SAFE SPORT MATERIALS

Show your team or LSC commitment to Safe Sport by purchasing materials here!

 

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California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
For California members, please be aware of your responsibilities under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). USA Swimming is providing an Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse Form and a Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Form as resources for you.

 

Safe Sport - Stand Together

Safe Sport Speaker Request

Interested in bringing Safe Sport to your swim club, LSC meeting, or event? Safe Sport staff and volunteers can bring scenario-based training for club BODs, athletes, parents, and/or coaches.

UPCOMING webinars and presentations

To register, click the the registration button in each event you wish to attend.
SAFE SPORT ANTI BULLYING TRAINING
RECORDING | Passcode: P$y1WE.?

 

Led by: USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff

 

Summary: Safe Sport training to cover the topic of bullying- what it is, how to spot it, how to intervene to stop it! 

 

 


SAFE SPORT CLUB RECOGNITION TRAINING FOR PARENTS

Wed., Oct 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Wed., Nov 6 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Wed., Dec 4 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

 

 

USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff

SAFE SPORT CLUB RECOGNITION TRAINING FOR ATHLETES

Thur., Oct 10 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Thur., Nov 7 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Thur., Dec 5 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

 

USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff

SAFE SPORT CLUB RECOGNITION TRAINING FOR COACHES

Fri., Oct 11 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Fri., Nov 8 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Fri., Dec 6 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

 

 

USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff

 

FAQs & safe sport Contact Directory

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to the Safe Sport support team.
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Does USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff tell a reporter if they report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport?
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How does USA Swimming handle reports that are made to them?
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Does USA Swimming have any say in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s process of a report?
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Will USA Swimming ever give information to the U.S. Center for SafeSport about a report?
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What is the difference between USA Swimming Safe Sport and the U.S. Center for SafeSport?
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When was the USA Swimming Safe Sport program created?
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How can I find out who has been banned or suspended from membership in USA Swimming?
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Is my team Safe Sport Recognized?
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How are coaches and volunteers screened?
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What is the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)?
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