USA SWIMMING / SWIM FORT LAUDERDALE - SAFE SPORT PROGRAMMING
USA 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
We, Swim Fort Lauderdale, fully endorse and support USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our club members.
SFTL & USA Swimming Safe Sport Policies:
SFTL Electronic Communication Policy
USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies
Code(s) of Conduct:
USA Swimming - Code Of Conduct
Swim Fort Lauderdale - Athlete Code of Conduct
Swim Fort Lauderdale - Parent Code of Conduct
Swim Fort Lauderdale - Coaches Code of Conduct
Safe Sport Basics & Best Practices Guideline(s):
Best Practices Guidelines - Athletes With Disabilities
Report a Safe Sport Concern to USA Swimming:
Deal with a Safe Sport Concern
FREE Safe Sport Courses:
*Safe Sport Training For Athletes*
*Safe Sport Training For Parents*
USA Swimming and FGC Swimming Safe Sport Contacts:
ABIGAIL HOWARD, ASSOCIATE COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR OF SAFE SPORT
Abigail joined USA Swimming in 2018 as Associate Counsel and assumed responsibilities as Director of Safe Sport in January 2019. In this role, she works supervises the Safe Sport staff, facilitates National Board of Review and Zone Board of Review issues and operations, provides oversight and management to the Criminal Background Check program and assists in all strategic planning and policy-related matters. Prior to joining USA Swimming, she worked in collegiate athletics and as a deputy prosecuting attorney working with felony sex crimes
and child abuse cases. Abby has also coached age-group and
high school swimmers.
Abigail can be reached at ahoward@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3529.
ELIZABETH HAHN, SAFE SPORT SENIOR MANAGER
Liz Hahn joined the USA Swimming staff as Safe Sport Coordinator in November of 2011.
In 2018, Liz became USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Senior Manager.
In Liz's role, she provides case management and advocacy services on cases that are reported to USA Swimming. Liz also facilitates Safe Sport training and educational opportunities for USA Swimming members.
Liz can be reached at ehahn@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3542.
TIFFANY MIDKIFF, SAFE SPORT COORDINATOR
Tiffany Midkiff serves USA Swimming as the Safe Sport Coordinator. In Tiffany's role, she provides administrative and program support for USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program.
Tiffany joins us after a 20 year career in the Army. For the past six years she served as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program. She has also worked as a Master Resiliency and Suicide Prevention instructor. Tiffany is currently working on her Masters in Mental Health Counseling specializing in Crisis and Intervention through Antioch University.
Tiffany can be reached at tmidkiff@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3580.
LUCINDA MCROBERTS, GENERAL COUNSEL & VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Lucinda currently oversees the Business Affairs Unit, which includes Safe Sport, Human Resources, Government Relations, Risk Management, IT and Office Management. She serves as an advisor to the chief executive officer, senior staff and board of directors on legal matters.
McRoberts joined USA Swimming in December 2014 in the newly-created position of Chief Counsel & Director of Legal Affairs and became Secretary & General Counsel in January 2016.
She leads the organization’s efforts with respect to the National
Board of Review and appeals, criminal background checks,
athlete partnerships, National Team selections, sponsorships
and special events, and civil litigation and risk management.
McRoberts had extensive experience working with USA Swimming
as outside counsel until her internal appointment. Prior to her
re-location to Colorado Springs, she worked at a corporate law firm
in St. Louis.
Lucinda is a graduate of Yale University and the University of
Michigan Law School.
Lucinda can be reached at lmcroberts@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3591.
MAGGIE VAIL, EDUCATION & CURRICULUM MANAGER
Maggie Vail serves USA Swimming as the Education & Curriculum Manager. After spending 4 years in Safe Sport education, she now focuses on aligning educational efforts across the organization through in-person and virtual learning experiences, including USA Swimming's online educational platform, LEARN. Her primary responsibility is to provide consistent and valuable educational opportunities for USA Swimming's members.
Ms. Vail earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan and previously worked as a victim advocate and
counselor for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Maggie can be reached at mvail@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3552
CINDY HAYES, BACKGROUND CHECK COORDINATOR
Cindy Hayes manages USA Swimming's background checking program.
Cindy can be reached at chayes@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3564.
TRISH HUGHES, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Trish joined USA Swimming in 2018. She comes to USA Swimming with many years of experience as an administrative support professional in a variety of industries, including: higher education, travel, mental health and digital marketing.
Trish processes USA Swimming's additional background checks, Safe Sport material supply orders and assists in a variety of areas in the organization.
Trish can be reached at thughes@usaswimming.org or 719-866-3536.
Michael Averett, FGC Safe Sport Chair & SFTL Club Coordinator
maverett@swimfortlauderdale.com, 954-463-0627
Protecting our young athletes is ALL of our responsibility... as coaches, volunteers, and parents. Policies are enforceable by the National Board of Review process. Consequences for breaking a policy include, but are not limited to, revocation of membership.
