USA Swimming Safe Sport
Here at the Maui Dolphins Swim Club, we strive to make your swimmer's protection and safety our highest priority. By working together as coaches, swimmers, parents, and volunteers we can ensure all USA swimming members are supported in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.
MDSC's Safe Sport Liaison – Sandy Drake
(808) 298-8091
All non-athlete members of USA Swimming
and all adult athletes (age 18+) are required
to complete the Athlete Protection Training.
New members will be required to have their
application form and payment processed by their
LSC registrar before they can sign in to complete the course.
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MDSC MAAPP 2.0 Policy - updated 8/29/2021
Other Policies -
USA SWIMMING ATHLETE PROTECTION POLICIES
Online Course on Bullying Prevention for adults.
USA Swimming's General website for more information.
The mission of USA Swimming is to encourage participation
and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of swimming.
USA Swimming Safe Sport Best Practices
USA Swimming's best practices and Guidelines.
This form is needed for all Minor Athletes
traveling to competition with another 18+ Athlete.
The form needs to be completed prior to each season.
This form is needed for all Minor Athletes
lodging with another 18+ Athlete for the
purpose of training or competition.
The form needs to be completed prior to travel.
his course is designed for athletes 12-17 years old
This course is designed for athletes 12-17 years old
Safe Sport Training for PARENTS
All MDSC Athletes (12& above) & Parents are encouraged to complete the trainingTo complete the training for credit be sure to select HISI (Hawaiian Swimming)and then MDSCfrom the drop down menu.
DEAL WITH A SAFE SPORT CONCERN
WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN
When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you on the first step “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure who to contact with a concern please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
USA Swimming (719) 866-4578
DEAL WITH A SAFE SPORT CONCERN
MDSC's Safe Sport Liaison – Sandy Drake
(808) 298-8091
If you concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
Please contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the
online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more
information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact [email protected] at the National Office
or complete the online reporting form.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Fraud
- Deception
- Recruiting
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report on your team. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
MANDATORY REPORTING RULE
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
ARTICLE 306
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
.1 It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member as described in Article 304.3.8 to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.
.2 No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report under 306.1.
.3 False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited.
.4 Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.”
call
833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
or find more information at
Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
