USA Swimming and Ozaark Swimming is committed to safeguarding all of its members with the welfare of its athlete members as top priority. Safe Sport is USA Swimming’s comprehensive abuse prevention program and provides tools for swim clubs to educate their members and intervene in risky situations.

USA Swimming Safe Sport

OZARK Safe Sport Chair: Diana Rosen [email protected]

Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP):

ALL USA Swimming Member clubs are required to implement the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) in full!!

Policy and Education Resources:

• UPDATED "MAAPP 2.0" (Effective September 1, 2021)
• Customizable Version For Your Club! 
• Complete Athlete Protection Training (APT) - MAAPP Required for ALL 18 & Over Members

• General Requirement
• Adult Participant
• One-On-One Interactions
• Electronic Communication
• In-Program Travel and Lodging
• Locker Rooms and Changing Areas
• Massages & Rubdowns
• Meetings and Individual Training Sessions

MAAPP Sample Forms:

• Language for Meets
• Acknowledgement of Policy
• Permission for Licensed Massage Therapist
• Permission for Adult Athlete Lodging with a Minor Athlete
• Permission for Local Transportation
• Permission for Travel to Competition

USA Swimming Model Safe Sport Policies:

• Locker Room - Model Policy
• Team Travel - Model Policy
• Electronic Communication - Model Policy
• Bullying - Model Policy
• Photography - Model Policy
• USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies