PASS is commited to making our team a safe place for swimmers and their families.
If you need to report a Safe Sport concern please contact:
- USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern.
- 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.
PASS Safe Sport Coordinator
Christy Rank, Board Member and Safe Sport Coordinator : [email protected]
Safe Sport course for Parents
As part of the Safe Sport initiative. USA swimming is offering this course to increase awareness.
This online training course covers sensitive material, including sexual and physical abuse.
Presented by Praesidium Inc. c 2013 -- Praesidium Inc. is the national leader in abuse risk management
Safe Sport course for Athletes
You have learned how to be safe in the water - don't dive in the shallow end, no running on deck, and clear the pool when you see lightning - but Safe Sport is about the ways to stay safe outside of the pool too. Kids, please talk to you parents before using this link!
This online training course covers sensitive material, including sexual and physical abuse.
Presented by Praesidium Inc. c 2013 -- Praesidium Inc. is the national leader in abuse risk management
Safe Sport Documents and Information
Safe Sport Best Practices (PDF)
USA swimming members should use the policies, guidelines, best practices, strategies, and tools included in this handbook to implement Safe Sport practices at the local level. Together, we can create a safe environment for all members to enjoy the sport of swimming.
Preventing False Allegations (PDF)
Questions for Swim Parents (PDF)
Safety Card for Marshals (PDF). We will provide these to meet marshals at our hosted meets.
Deck Change Poster (PDF) and No Camera Poster (PDF). These will be posted at our hosted meets.
Instructions for Timers (PDF). Point 3 is particularly relevant for Safe Sport.
