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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
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Club Toolkit
Resources to help your club implement Safe Sport policies, guidelines and practices.
COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK
For information on USA Swimming required background checks including how to get started and FAQs.
Safe Sport Club Recognition
Find out how your club can demonstrate its commitment to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse.
Athlete Protection Training
Information and links to courses required for USA Swimming adult athlete and non-athlete members.
Individuals SUSPENDED OR INELIGIBLE
Complete listing of all individuals who are currently suspended or permanently banned from USA Swimming membership.
ORDER SAFE SPORT MATERIALS
Show your team or LSC commitment to Safe Sport by purchasing materials here!
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 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Join USA Swimming Safe Sport and abuse prevention experts by attending the Safe Sport Leadership Conference!
Event Details
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT
Where: Denver, Colorado
Additional Information:
- Live presenters on current topics of abuse prevention
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Hotel room block is available Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Book your hotel room here (if you call to book your room you should refer to the “USA Swimming Workshop room block”).
- Check-in will be available Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
USA Swimming Members Attending the Conference
There is no cost for USA Swimming members who wish to attend the USA Swimming Safe Sport Leadership Conference.
Register for the conference here. Book your hotel room here (if you call to book your room you should refer to the “USA Swimming Workshop room block”.)
Not a USA Swimming Member?
Outside organizations and National Governing Bodies are invited and encouraged to participate in this educational one-day event.
The cost for outside Organizations/Individuals to attend is $100 per individual or $250 if your organization registers three (3) or more individuals.
Register for the event here. Book your hotel room here (if you call to book your room you should refer to the “USA Swimming Workshop room block”.)
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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How are volunteers and coaches screened?
All adult athlete non-athlete members are required to complete a USA Swimming-approved criminal background check.
All USA Swimming member clubs are required to complete additional pre-employment screening of its employees. Ask your club how employees are screened and hired.
All coaches and volunteers must be educated in USA Swimming policies and club policies including Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies, Anti-bullying policy, and best practice guidelines.
What is the difference between USA Swimming Safe Sport and the U.S. Center for SafeSport?
The U.S. Center for SafeSport (The Center) is a separate non-profit organization that has exclusive jurisdiction over all sexual misconduct complaints in the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
When was the USA Swimming Safe Sport program created?
In 2010, USA Swimming took the initiative to create the Safe Sport program to demonstrate the importance of having dedicated staff, response and prevention efforts to create an abuse free sporting environment.
How can I find out who has been banned or suspended from membership in USA Swimming?
Is my team Safe Sport Recognized?
The Safe Sport Club Recognition program allows a member club to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all of its members through the development and implementation of club governance measures, Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, Safe Sport best practices and training to athletes and parents.
Safe Sport Recognized Clubs earn a badge to display on their website, and these clubs will be designated as Safe Sport Recognized in USA Swimming’s Find-a-Team online search tool.
Check with your club leadership on their Safe Sport Recognized program status.
Safe Sport Recognized Clubs earn a badge to display on their website, and these clubs will be designated as Safe Sport Recognized in USA Swimming’s Find-a-Team online search tool.
Check with your club leadership on their Safe Sport Recognized program status.
How are coaches and volunteers screened?
All adult athlete non-athlete members are required to complete a USA Swimming-approved criminal background check.
All USA Swimming member clubs are required to complete additional pre-employment screening of its employees. Ask your club how employees are screened and hired.
All coaches and volunteers must be educated in USA Swimming policies and club policies including Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies, Anti-bullying policy, and best practice guidelines.
What is the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)?
The MAAPP is a collection of proactive prevention and training policies for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement. It has three primary components: an Education and Training Policy, Required Prevention Policies, and Recommended Prevention Policies. The Center developed the MAAPP to assist National Governing Bodies, Paralympic Sport Organizations, Local Affiliated Organizations, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and other individuals to whom these policies apply in meeting their obligations under federal law.
To see the U.S. Center for SafeSport's information about MAAPP click here.
To see the U.S. Center for SafeSport's information about MAAPP click here.
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