Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics • Rinconada is committed to creating an abuse-free, safe, healthy, and positive environment for all of its members through the development and implementation of Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention and Anti-Bullying policies, SafeSport Best Practices, and Athlete Protection Training. All athletes, families, and coaches are educated on our Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP). Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics • Rinconada is committed to the safety of every athlete, coach, official, and parent.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Program Document
USA Swimming’s and PASA’s top priority continues to be keeping athletes safe. SafeSport is USA Swimming’s comprehensive abuse prevention program and provides tools for swim clubs to educate their members and intervene in risky situations.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Program(MAAPP) is the enhancement imposed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and must be completed by June 23, 2019. The policy addresses risk areas that present opportunites for abuse to occur.
This policy covers five (5) areas:
- One on One Interactions
- Travel: Local & Team
- Social Media & Electronic Communication
- Locker Rooms & Changing Areas
- Massages & Rubdowns
MAAPP will apply to all adults who interact with and have direct and frequent contact with minor athletes, including adult athletes. The language used in the policy is Applicable Adult. All Applicable Adults will be required to follow MAAPP.
Below are links to educate our members about SafeSport and MAAPP:
To discuss a SafeSport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578
Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics – Rinconada SafeSport Coordinator Ava Thompson, Director of Administration: [email protected]
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report: Call (720) 524-5640 or use the online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/