Athlete Protection and Safe Sport Information
Mandatory Training
ATHLETE MEMBERS 18 OR OLDER |
APPLICABLE ADULTS (non-athletes) |
|---|---|
| Complete Online Training (links below) prior to 18th birthday and provide documentation to coach and site administrator |
Review Safe Sport Resources (link below) and print/sign the agreement and submit it to your child’s coach or site administrator |
Training for Adult Athlete Members:Athletes MUST complete these training within 30-days of turning 18.Athlete Protection Training 1. Enter your name and birth date 2. Complete the training 3. Keep a copy of the completion certificate for your records 4. Provide a copy of the completion certificate to your coach or site administrator Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) View the resources provided to become familiar with the 5 areas 1. One-on-One Interactions 2. Travel: Local & Team 3. Social Media & Electronic Communication 4. Locker Rooms & Changing Areas 5. Massages & Rubdowns Once you have reviewed the 5 documents above please do the following Click here to download the agreement Print it out, Sign it, and submit it to your coach or site administrator. |
Training for ALL Parents(Applicable Adults information and FAQ)Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) View the resources provided to become familiar with the 5 areas 1. One-on-One Interactions 2. Travel: Local & Team 3. Social Media & Electronic Communication 4. Locker Rooms & Changing Areas 5. Massages & Rubdowns Once you have reviewed the 5 documents above please do the following Click here to download the agreement Print it out, Sign it, and submit it to your coach or site administrator. |
Recommended Training
For Athletes
Safe Sport Training for Minor Athletes - This training is designed for swimmers 12 - 17 years of age.
For Parents
To complete the training for credit please select PVS (Potomac Valley Swimming) and then RMSC from the drop down menu
USA Swimming Safe Sport Links
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)
RMSC Action Plan to Address Bullying
Parent’s and Guardian’s Handbook
Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide
Diversity Equity & Inclusion 101
Parent & Athlete Code of Conduct
Parent Consent Forms
Safe Sport Reporting Practices
Report a Concern to Safe Sport
USA Swimming SafeSport Information
To deal with a Safe Sport concern use one or more of the following options:
Contact USA Swimming at 719-866-4578
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport at 833-587-7233
Text anonymous tips to 888-270-7946
Or use the online form here
Or you can contact the RMSC Safe Sport Coordinator for your site:
Rockville - dgreene@rockvillemd.gov (Dave Greene)
GISC, KSAC, MLK, and OSC - Caroline.Headen@montgomerycountymd.gov