Orinda Aquatics and Safe Sport/Athlete Protection
Orinda Aquatics takes athlete protection extremely seriously. The coaches and the organization have placed character development and team culture at the very heart of the program since it's inception twenty-five years ago. It has been a life mission of the teams' founders to help nurture children and young adults in the most positive and emotionally healthy environment possible. This is documented throughout the website from testimonials to athlete and parent letters. We fully support the actions of USA Swimming Safe Sport and the U.S. Center for Safe Sport in the efforts to protect all athletes. Below you fill find comprehensive information on athlete protection from Orinda Aquatics and the USA Swimming Safe Sport division.
We urge any member, parent or athlete, to reach out to a coach, board member, or our Safe Sport Coordinator with any question or concern.
Orinda Aquatics Safe Sport Coordinator - Jean Follmer, jeanfollmer@yahoo.com, 925-768-5811
To report a concern beyond Orinda Aquatics:
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call (720) 524-5640 or use the
online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
Orinda Aquatics Grievance Procedure
Important Documents:
Orinda Aquatics Mission Statement
Orinda Aquatics Behavior Policy
MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy) - ALL PARENTS NEED TO ACKNOWLEDGE
Athlete Travel Waiver (Orinda Aquatics)
Athlete Travel Waiver (USA Swimming)
Parent Code of Conduct (also see OA Handbook)
Code of Conduct for Chaperones
Parent Tool Kit - U.S. Center for Safe Sport
Orinda Aquatics Social Media Policy
Electronic Communication/Social Media (USA Swimming)
Important Links:
Report a Concern (PACSWIM link)
Training
Training Summary - USA Swimming
- Safe Sport Training for Athletes - age 12-17 (Thursdays at 12:00 PST)
- PDF of Athlete Presentation
- Safe Sport Training for Parent (Wednesdays at 12:00 PST)
- Mandatory Training for Non-Athlete Members and Athlete 18 and Older
