USA Swimming is committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all its members, and in 2010, it formally implemented a comprehensive Safe Sport program to respond to and prevent instances of abuse and misconduct within the sport of swimming. Since then USA Swimming Safe Sport has worked tirelessly to educate members, put policies in place, and empower LSCs and clubs to create the best possible environments for all members.

The key aspect to the success of the Safe Sport program is for every member to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity that might be a violation of our Code of Conduct. We simply cannot assume that those being abused will voluntarily come forward, even if given the opportunity to do so in a confidential manner. In order to be successful, it will require your active participation. The Safe Sport program is committed to protecting children and athletes.

Training for Athletes:

https://www.usaswimming.org/articles-landing-page/2017/04/05/free-safe-sport-training-for-athletes

Resources for Parents: 

https://www.usaswimming.org/swimmers-parents/parents/safe-sport-for-parents 

Safe Sport Best Practices Guidelines: 

https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/safe-sportdocuments/club-toolkit/1.-policies-and-guidelines/best-practice-guidelines.pdf

Report concerns to New Pal Aquatics coaches by emailing the npacswimming@gmail.com.  

USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern

U.S. National Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call (720) 524-5640, or find more information at www.safesport.org

​The U.S. National Center for Safe Sport has a 24/7 helpline for reporting sexual abuse and provides confidential counseling for victims. Specialist are available for live, confidential, one-on-one support. To access live, confidential help over the phone, call 866-200-0796.