USA Swimming Safe Sport
USA Swimming is committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members. USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including: required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting. These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.
To learn more, please visit https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport
REPORTING INFORMATION
To report a Safe Sport concern, please contact any of the following:
- NOVA Safe Sport Representative:
- Andi Kawamoto-Klatt: Andi.kawamoto-klatt@novaquatics.com, or (714) 981-1142
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USA Swimming:
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Phone: (719) 866-4578
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Text an anonymous tip: (888) 270-SWIM (7946)
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Online: https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/deal-with-a-safe-sport-concern
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U.S. Center for Safe Sport:
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Phone: (833) 5US-SAFE (587-7233)
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POLICIES & TRAINING
- Best Practice Guidelines
- Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)
- Safe Sport Policies & Guides for Parents
- Instructions for Safe Sport Training for Parents
- Instructions for Safe Sport Training for Athletes
Below, please find additional resources and information directly from the USA Swimming Safe Sport page.