NEW SWIMMER ASSESSMENTS

Tuesday, August 16, 5:30-7:00 STMA Pool

Come in your suitand bring goggles.  No Appointment Necessary!

**Must be able to swim one full length of the Pool with Freestyle and Backstroke to pass assessments**

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy  (MAAPP) Information

USA Swimming has implemented a new Safe Sport initiative. The Minor Athlete Prevention Policy (MAAPP) was instituted on June 23rd, 2019. This policy has been updated with new definitions and forms, this update is effective September 1, 2021.  USA Swimming's top priority continues to be the safety of all athletes. No form of abuse has a place in our sport.

USA Swimming member clubs and LSCs are required to to implement this Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy in full.

The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy must be reviewed and agreed to in writing by all athletes, parents, coaches and other non-athlete members of member clubs on an annual basis with such written agreement to be retained by the club.

Full Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy MAAPP 2.0- HERE.

Acknowledgement of MAAPP Policy Form - HERE

Supporting educational documents and sample forms below.

All Swimming families must comply with this requirement by committing to the MAAPP during registration each season. Swimmers will not be allowed to practice until registered and acknowledging that all family members involved have read the MAAPP Policy.

18-Year-Old Athletes

Athletes will be required to complete USA Swimming Athlete Protection Courses prior to their 18th birthday. The Athlete Protection Courses will be required to be completed annually. USA Swimming Athlete Protection Courses – HERE.

MAAPP EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS

• USA Swimming MAAPP Website 
• Applicable Adult
• One-On-One Interactions
• Social Media and Electronic Communications
• Travel
• Locker Rooms and Changing Areas
• Massages, Rubdowns and Athletic Training Modalities
• APT Requirement for Adult Athlete

MAAPP Dual-Relationship Consent Forms

• Consent for a Dual Relationship
• Annual Consent for a Dual Relationship Electronic Communication
• Consent for Dual Relationship Electronic Communications on Specific Dates
• Annual Consent for Dual Relationship Locker Rooms
• Consent for Dual Relationship Locker Rooms on a Specific Date
• Annual Consent for Dual Relationship One-on-One Interactions
• Consent for Dual Relationship One-on-One Interactions on a Specific Date
• Annual Consent for Dual Relationship Transportation
• Consent for Dual Relationship Transportation on a Specific Date
• Consent For Dual Relationship Lodging - Shared Room on Specific Dates
• Annual Consent for Dual Relationship Lodging - Not a Shared Room
• Consent for Dual Relationship Lodging - Not a Shared Room on Specific Dates

MAAPP Webinars

Applicable Adults

One-On-One Interactions

Social Media & Electronic Communication

Training Opportunities

Athletes, Coaches and Parents can register for Safe Sport training opportunites - HERE.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to register.