SafeSport
Burke Station Swim Team, NVSL and USA Swimming follow the governing principals of the Safe Sport movement.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is the organization for developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and training to prevent abuse and misconduct in the Olympic and Paralympic sports in the United States. It was created by the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. The law mandates the U.S. Center for SafeSport to end sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and misconduct in amateur sport.
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Required Trainings
Team Reps, Coaches and Divisional Coordinators are required to take yearly mandatory training courses created by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Free Courses
The Center for Safe Sport offers free courses for parents and athletes.
PARENT’S GUIDE TO MISCONDUCT IN SPORT 30 MINUTES
Designed for parents of youth athletes at any age, this free course educates parents on recognizing, responding to, and preventing abuse and misconduct in their child’s sport setting. Featured are voices and perspectives of experts and advocates, with sound guidance on fostering positive and safe sport experiences for children both on field and at home. Parents will come away equipped with information and tactics to minimize risks of harm to their children.
SAFESPORT® FOR YOUTH ATHLETES (AGES 13-17) 15 MINUTES
This course focuses on bullying and hazing prevention, supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct, and resources for reporting. Requires parental consent for registration.
SAFESPORT® FOR KIDS 15 MINUTES
This course educates young athletes ages 5–12 about the difference between discipline and abuse and encourages them to reach out to a trusted adult when something is not right. It also stresses the importance of being a good teammate, positive sportsmanship, and having a healthy sport environment focused on fun and safety. Requires parental consent for registration.
SAFESPORT® FOR VOLUNTEERS: ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ESSENTIALS 15 MINUTES
American sport is fueled by the enthusiasm and dedication of volunteers who provide invaluable support, spirit, and leadership. But however infrequent or informal their engagement, they have critical positions to play to support and reinforce athlete safety. In this quick but chock-full course for volunteers in diverse roles—from event logistics to vendor operations—you’ll learn to:
» Recognize types of abuse and misconduct
» Describe best practices for limiting one-on-one adult/minor interactions
» Identify situations to report, and overcome concerns about reporting
Descriptions from U.S. Center for SafeSport Online Training Catalog.
Instructions for accessing the courses above available here.