SAFE SPORT
USA Swimming is committed to fostering a fun, healthy and safe environment for all of its members. For that reason, USA Swimming has put in place a detailed Code of Conduct regarding athlete protection. Please see USA Swimming's website for more details regarding the rules, policies, reporting structure, education and tools.
USA Swimming Code of Conduct - Click here to link to the version in the USA Swimming Rulebook
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) information can be found here.
General Athlete Protection Information and Policies:
- Link to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy - If there are conflictions between this and any CAT5 Aquatics policice these policies take precedence.
- Link to CAT Aquatics' Bullying Prevention Policy
- Link to USA Swimming's Best Practice Guidelines
- Link to USA Swimming homepage for Athlete Protection Training - Includes FAQ's & Webinars
- Link to USA Swimming homepage for Safe Sport
Athlete Protection Training:
Reporting:
- USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern
- U.S. National Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form,
- Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
- Report Anonymously: Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
Support services in place for survivors include:
- The U.S. National Center for Safe Sport has a 24/7 helpline for reporting sexual abuse and provides confidential counseling for victims. Specialist are available for live, confidential, one-on-one support. To access live, confidential help over the phone, call 866-200-0796.
- National Children’s Alliance: NCA represents the national network of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC). CAC’s host a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services, victim advocates and mental health practitioners who investigate instances of child abuse and neglect. For more information click on the link.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: The national hotline serves people affected by sexual violence. Click the link to search for local centers or call the hotline phone number 800-656-HOPE.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides a national network of 160 local crisis centers and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click the link for help.