SAFE SPORT
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DCS is proud to be a Safe Sport Recognized Club. We are committed to fostering a fun, healthy, positive, and safe environment for all of our members. The US Center for Safe Sport and USA Swimming provide a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consisting of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including policies, education, a reporting structure, and tools that are intended to serve our members as we work together to maintain this environment. For more information, visit the USA Swimming's Safe Sport Page.
When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you on the first step “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578.
To make a report, contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport. Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or use the online reporting form.
Safe Sport Coordinator for DCS – Cassie Kitchens. Contact Cassie at cassie.kitchens@swimdcs.com.
You can find more information at
http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
Safe Sport Training
The general link below contains online training, podcasts, reporting links and comprehensive information for parents, athletes, officials, and coaches: https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport
For Parents/Athletes
- Visit https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/ssrp-training-resources
- Scroll.
- Find and register for a live training via Zoom.
- OR
- Scroll.
- Find the USA Swimming Education Platform.
- Select "For Athletes" or "For Parents" and click the link.
- Complete the Safe Sport course using the prompts.
For Adult Athletes (18&over)/Volunteers/Chaperones/potential officials:
- Athlete Protection Training: https://www.usaswimming.org/resource-center/athlete-protection-training
- A background check for volunteers: https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/complete-a-background-check
DCS Safe Sport Documents and Best Practices
- DCS Photography Policy
- USA Swimming Best Practice Guidelines for Safe Sport
- DCS Grievance Procedure
- MAAPP -- Permission Forms (Fillable forms for giving permission to Lodge with unrelated minor; transport an unrelated minor; treat a minor athlete)
- Podcast link for Safe Sport discussions:
Safe Sport - Stand Together!
Education is key. Learn to recognize warning signs.
