In addition to the forms located at the bottom of this page required for joining the team, below are some resources from USA Swimming to help educate you on what's important and what to look for.

If you have any questions on Safe Sport, please contact Cavalier Aquatics team coordinator Jessica Simons:   [email protected] / 434-295-1582

 

United States Swimming Resources for Safe Sport

USA Swimming:  Safe Sport Website

Dealing with a Safe Sport Concern

Safe Sport Best Practices 

To Make a Report: Online Reporting Form or call (833) 587-7233 or to find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org

 

Cavalier Aquatics Policies

Cavalier Aquatics Safe Sport Packet

MAAPP- Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Anti-Bullying Agreement

Cavalier Aquatics Electronic Communications Policy Agreement

Cavalier Aquatics Locker Room and Changing Area Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Grievance Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Travel Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Massage Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Photography Policy

Cavalier Aquatics Mental Health Professional Policy

 

Cavalier Aquatics Code of Conduct

Cavalier Aquatics Athlete Code of Conduct

Cavalier Aquatics Coach Code of Conduct

Cavalier Aquatics Parent Code of Conduct

 

Concerning Concussions

Concussion Information for Parents and Swimmers

Possible Concussion at the Pool

USA Swimming Statement on Concussions

 
Athlete Protection Education 
 
Parent Training 
The USA Swimming Safe Sport Program is proud to offer free Athlete Protection Training to the parents of their member athletes.  Parents are a critical component to USA Swimming's overall goal to protecting children from sexual abuse. The comprehensive online programming includes information about how offenders operate; how to recognize and respond to boundary violations, myths and facts about child sexual abuse and USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Policies and Procedures.
 
Athlete Training 
USA Swimming has developed a free education program for athlete ages 12-18.
Click HERE to learn about:
  • Inappropriate contact
  • Physical, emotional, and behavioral boundaries
  • What to do if your boundaries are violated
  • Who to tell
  • How USA Swimming can be a resource for you

Parents and athletes are encouraged to take a free Athlete Protection Training Course. The adult course is designed for swim parents to understand the Safe Sport program and their role in working with CYAC to provide a safe, healthy, and positive environment for our swimmers. The course for athletes teaches swimmers how to be a part of Safe Sport, as well as gives education about healthy boundaries and where to take concerns. Please click here for a detailed explanation on how to sign up. For parents registering with USA Swimming for the first time, our LSC is Virginia Swimming, and our club code is CA-Y.

USA Safe Sport Club Recognition Training - dates and times

By learning how to protect yourselves, you also learn how to protect your peers; and together we can make the sport safer for everyone.