USA SWIMMING SAFE SPORT & MAAPP POLICIES

USA Swimming Safe Sport

USA Swimming has adopted policies regarding Athlete Protection under the SAFE SPORT and MAAPP regulations. It is EVERY member's responsibility to read these thoroughly and abide by them without exception. Swimmers must pay particular attention to the 18 & older athlete requirements as well as requirements related to:

• Locker room use
• Travel
• "One on one" interactions
• Massage and rubdown requirements
• Communications between coach/swimmer and 18 & older/minor swimmer
• Applicable Adults

The regulations are posted in their entirety and also as highlighted sections. We are obligated to follow ALL guidelines contained in both SAFE SPORT and MAAPP.

Here at Vallejo Aquatic Club, we strive to make your swimmer's protection and safety our highest priority. By working together as coaches, swimmers, parents, and volunteers we can ensure all USA swimming members are supported in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.

VJO's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

USA Swimming member clubs and LSC's are required to implement this Minor athlete Abuse Prevention Policy "MAAPP" in full. The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy must be reviewed and agreed to in writing by all athletes, parents, coaches and other non-athlete members of member clubs on an annual basis with such written agreement to be retained by the club.

VJO's MAAPP Policy

USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training

All our 18+ year old athletes must complete the Athlete Protection Training. Any meet that uses OME for entries (Sectionals, Far Westerns, Jr. Nationals, Nationals, etc.) will flag any 18+ athletes that have not completed the online course and they will not be allowed to swim in the meet. Athletes may complete the Athlete Protection Training up to 60 days prior to their 18th birthday.

Parents and athletes are also required to take Athlete Protection Training.

For parents:
Parents must be sure to complete the training through their own login.
Go to https://university.usaswimming.org/landing?lmsCourseId=49.

For Athletes (13-17):
Athletes must be sure to complete all required training through their own login.
Go to https://university.usaswimming.org/landing?lmsCourseId=51.

For Athletes (5-12):
Athletes must be sure to complete all required training through their own login.
Go to https://university.usaswimming.org/landing?lmsCourseId=42.

Once you have found the appropriate course, follow the instructions below to take the training course and receive credit:

1. Turn off pop up blockers on your web browser.
2. Click on View Info.
3. Click on Start.
4. Click on Login; You will be prompted to login or create a login if you are not currently a member.
5. Click on Start.
6. Once the course is complete click on the “Submit Button” and complete the survey at the end of the course.
7. To download the certificate, click on view transcript and click on the course “Download Certificate” button. (Sometimes it takes the system a little bit to update. Click Ctrl+Shift+R to refresh the screen or you may need to log out and then back in again later).

How do I, as a Parent, link my child's account to my parent account and then create a login for my child?

Club Policies & Guidelines

• Parent and Family Code of Conduct
• Swimmer Code of Conduct
• Vallejo Aquatic Club Anti-Bullying Action Plan
• Vallejo Aquatic Club Grievance Procedure
• USA Swimming SafeSport Best Practices

Parent Consent Forms

• Permission for an Unrelated Adult Athlete to share a hotel room or sleeping arrangement with a minor athlete.
• Permission for Unrelated Applicable Adult providing local transportation to a minor athlete.
• Permission for Licensed Massage Therapist or other Certified Professional or Health care provider to treat a minor athlete.
• Permission for Unrelated Applicable Adult to travel to competition with a minor athlete.
• Locker Room Disciplinary Policy
• Photography Policy

Contact & Reporting Information