SAFE SPORT STANDARDS & RESOURCES

• Clubs will be asked to share their Athlete Protection Policies and other measures they have in place to safeguard athletes.
  
  
• They will also demonstrate how they screen and select staff and volunteers as getting the right people involved is a big part of successfully implementing Safe Sport.
  
  
• Additionally, clubs will be awarded points when minor athletes and parents complete the Safe Sport online courses, as well as hosting in-person Safe Sport related training.
  
  
• They will also detail communication to members about how to report misconduct to USA Swimming Safe Sport and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
  
  

RECOGNITION

Recognized clubs earn a badge to display on their website, and these clubs will be designated as Safe Sport recognized in USA Swimming’s Find-a-Team online search tool. Become recognized and demonstrate your team’s commitment to safeguarding your athletes and all participants!

KEEPING ATHLETES FIRST INCENTIVE

The USA Swimming’s Board of Directors endorsed a new incentive, as part of the Keeping Athletes First Action Plan, to continue to increase the number of clubs to achieve Safe Sport Club Recognition. The incentive goes into effect July 2, 2020 and ends December 31, 2021. Details and official rules can be found here.