USA Swimming is committed to the protection of it's youth and members.
"The key aspect to the success of the Safe Sport program is for every member to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity that might be a violation of our Code of Conduct. We simply cannot assume that those being abused will voluntarily come forward, even if given the opportunity to do so in a confidential manner. "
Tim Hinchey III
USA Swimming President and CEO
USA Swimming 'Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy'
NOTE: MAAPP "will not apply to Applicable Adults and their interactions with minor athletes unrelated to USA Swimming Activities.
- REQUIRED 'Athlete Protection Training' for Adult (18 and Older) Athletes
- Adult athletes must take THREE Courses: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education, Mandatory Reporting and Emotional and Physical Misconduct. Upon completion of each course, the athlete will receive a completion certificate. After receiving the certificate, the athlete must complete the survey in order to fully complete the course.
USA Swimming Safe Sport Best Practice Guidelines
Information and Free Trainings for Parents & Swimmers
- Safe Sport Training for Parents
- Recommended Safe Sport Training for Athletes- for minor athletes
How to Report a Safe Sport Concern: click HERE to be directed to the USA Swimming Safe Sport page for contacts and submission guidelines.
- Mandatory Reporting Rule
- Issues related to Bullying (Peer to Peer & Adult to Peer), Parent Issues, and Violation of Team Rules/Code of Conduct should be directed to Coach Rocky Smith
- Any issues related to Safe Sport may also be brought to Coach John Janszen, the Louisiana Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator, to assist with direction and steps needed to be taken.
