Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy - MAAPP

USA Swimming has implemented a new Safe Sport initiateive. The Minor AthletePrevention Policy (MAPP) was instituded on June 23rd, 2019.USA Swimming's top priority continues to be the safty of all athletes. No form of abuse as a place in our sport.

USA Swimming member clubs and LSCs are required to to implement this Minor Athlete Abuse Preventiong 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 - HERE.

Supporting educational documents and sample forms below.

All STAT 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 Adults

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 Sample Forms

Permission for an Unrelated Adult Athlete to Share the Same Lodging with a Minor Athlete

Permission for an Unrelated Applicable Adult to Provide Local Transportation to Minor Athlete

Permission for an Unrelated Applicable Adult to Travel to Competition with Minor Athlete

MAAPP Webinars

Applicable Adults

One-On-One Interactions

Social Media & Electronic Communication