SafeSport Policies, Forms, and Resources
We care about the safety and wellbeing of our swimmers, staff, and families. If you have any concerns, you may refer to the policies below and see also the Codes of Conduct page for more information about behavior expectations.
You can email our SafeSport coordinator Claire Gould at safesport@swimpac.org.
You can also contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578 or report a concern HERE
You can report anonymously by texting anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946).
Our Grievance Procedure outlines specific steps for reporting and addressing all types of concerns. You may also submit a team Incident Report online.
USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Policy
USA Swimming Member clubs are required to implement the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) in full. MAAPP contains five sections: one-on-one interactions, travel, social media and electronic communications, locker rooms and changing areas and massage, rubdowns and athletic training modalities. Please read below for the Policy and other education materials. *Just added educational FAQs*
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
Educational Documents
- SafeSport Best Practice Guidelines
- Applicable Adults
- One-On-One Interactions
- Travel
- Social Media and Electronic Communications
- Locker Rooms and Changing Areas
- Massages, Rubdowns and Athletic Training Modalities
Team Policies
- PAC Electronic Communication Policy
- PAC Grievance Procedure
- PAC Photography Guidelines
- PAC Locker Room Monitoring Policy
- PAC Team Travel Policy 2023
- PAC Action Plan to Address Bullying
- PAC Whistle Blower Protection Policy
- PAC Medical Intervention Policy
Permission Forms
- OSI Medical Release Form (Revised 2017)
- Permission for an Unrelated Applicable Adult to Provide Local Transportation to Minor Athlete
- Permission for an Unrelated Applicable Adult to share lodging with a Minor Athlete
- Permission for Massage Therapist or Health Care Provider to Treat Minors
- Permission for Mental Health Professional or Health Care Provider to Have One-on-One Interaction
Other Resources
- US Center for Safe Sport
- SafeSport Complaint Process
- Oregon Age of Consent Laws
- Concussion Awareness
- HealthyChildren.org which has many resources on depression, eating, etc.