Safe Sport
WHAT IS SAFE SPORT
Safe Sport is designed to foster a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Creating a safe place for athletes to compete and train. Safe Sport’s goal is to Prevent and Respond to abuse and misconduct.
REPORTING INFORMATION
"Where do I report?"
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Claire Donahue - TAC TITANS SAFE SPORT REPRESENTATIVE - [email protected]
- SAFE SPORT STAFF at USA Swimming - [email protected] & (719)-866-4578
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SAFE SPORT REPORTING INFORMATION - http://www.usaswimming.org/report
- US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal & (720)-531-0340
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US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - "Incident Reporting Form" - https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal
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FIND MORE INFORMATION AT - http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org
5 TIPS FOR PARENTS
(By USA SWIMMING)
1) GET EDUCATED:
Education is the most important tool for combatting misconduct. Look for resources that can help you understand how abuse occurs and what you can do about it.
2) CREATE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES:
It’s important to establish healthy boundaries between athletes and coaches and have clear expectations about the coach’s role. A coach is a teacher & mentor, not a friend or peer.
3) IDENTIFY & ADDRESS HIGH RISK AREAS:
For misconduct to take place, an offender needs privacy, access, and control. Some high-risk areas include travel, locker rooms & electronic communication.
4) SPEAK UP:
If you recognize questionable behaviors, say something! TAC Titans designated representative is Claire Donahue. Contact her at: [email protected] .
5) TALK TO YOUR KIDS!:
Physical & sexual misconduct can be a hard topic for parents to talk about with their children. Having these conversations is extremely important in helping your child from becoming a victim of abuse.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of a code of conduct is to establish common expectations for all members of the coaching staff, parents, and swimmers at TAC. It is to be used as a guide to promoting a positive team environment and good sportsmanship.
BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES
RESOURCES
SAFE SPORT ACTIVITY BOOK (Ages 6-11) (https://www.teamunify.com/nctac/__doc__/safe-sport-activity-book-sp18%20(1).pdf)
TRAINING FOR PARENTS & ATHLETES (http://www.usaswimming.org/learn)
US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT (http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org)
USA SWIMMING SAFE SPORT (https://www.usaswimming.org/Home/safe-sport)
POLICY
MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY (MAAPP 2.0 -- UPDATED 9/1/2021)
*(MORE SAFE SPORT INFORMATION TO COME.)
