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Please note that the following are new categories of individuals who are required to register as non-athlete members: adult employees of LSCs and member clubs, individuals in a position of oversight over the operations of a member club, meet marshals and volunteers who interact directly and frequently with or who have authority over athletes as a regular part of their duties. LSC staff such as business managers, webmasters, club registrars and membership coordinators, social media and communications managers will also be required to register as non-athlete members. This does not...
Safe Sport News Letter November has some important dates to remember. Be prepared to provide educational opportunities about these important holidays. November 14-20: Child Safety Week November 19: Word Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse Below are some tips and resources you can use to provide an educational opportunity within your club or LSC: Make sure everyone has the U.S. Center for SafeSport's updated reporting number. It is 1-833-5US-SAFE (587-7233). Review the new Guide to Child Physical Abuse. Start working on the Safe Sport Club Recognition program with your...
Click HERE to see the updates to the BB Champs and Junior Olympics. New JO Time Standards can be found HERE.
Hi Coaches! I am very excited to inform you about a virtual Stroke and Turn Clinic: Special Edition , Friday, October 29, 2021, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please share all the information below the break line with your parents, and encourage them to learn about becoming a Stroke and Turn Official. Your support is what will help continue to keep swimming safe and fair for all athletes! Please remind your parents to be on time for the clinic as I start on time Thank you! Kathy Fish Please consider attending a virtual...
Coaches, The 2022 Junior Olympic Time Standards have been released, and can be found HERE
October is Bullying Prevention Month. See below for ways you can confirm, prepare or educate this month: Confirm you have an action plan to address bullying. View USA Swimming's model policy in English or Spanish on our Club Toolkitpage. Prepare an activity to discuss with athletes. Creating a good culture helps minimize bullying. The Coaching Boys Into Men and Athletes As Leaders cards, located on our Team Talk page, are a great way to engage with both female and male athletes throughout the month. Educate yourself and your club on...
USA Swimming Safe Sport's MAAPP Requirements The deadline to implement MAAPP 2.0 was September 1, 2021. This is a requirement for all USA Swimming members, its member clubs, LSCs and Zones. In addition, all members must review and sign this policy annually. Click HERE for the latest Safe Sport News Letter
Safer in Sports Day - August 8, 2021 - August 8, 2021 is Safer in Sports Day, below are some ideas on how to celebrate with your LSC or USA Swimming member club: Download USA Swimming Activity Books for 5-11 year olds and 12-18 year olds. Start implementing Coaching Boys Into Men or Athletes As Leaders cards with your athletes. Prepare for your upcoming season by reviewing and preparing MAAPP 2.0 consent forms and Meet 360. Purchase USA Swimming Safe Sport materials to engage your athletes. Download and display art...
USA Swimming Safe Sport Releases Updated MAAPP Requirements USA Swimming Safe Sport released its updated Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) requirements for all USA Swimming members, member clubs, Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) and Zones. The deadline to fully implement this policy is September 1, 2021. To help all of our members implement this updated policy, USA Swimming Safe Sport has a number of resources available. This includes an editable MAAPP 2.0 document, educational documents to help guide USA Swimming member clubs and hour-long, interactive webinars with time for participants...
