Safe Sport

TEAMGOLDUSA (USA1) and USA Swimming are committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all members. In addition to the Code of Conduct, the club maintains the following Safe Sport policies.

Quick Start: How to Report a Concern

If something doesn’t feel right, please speak up. Safe Sport protects everyone on the pool deck: athletes, coaches, parents, and officials.

Not sure which path to use? It’s okay to start with any of the options above. You will never be punished for asking questions or reporting in good faith.

Insurance Policies

Insurance information and policy documents should be posted here when finalized. Keep this section linked from the left navigation so families can find it quickly.

Safe Sport Leadership & Club Contacts

TEAMGOLDUSA follows USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Program and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP). Our leadership team works together to keep practices, meets, and team events safe, observable, and respectful.

In compliance with USA Swimming and USA1 policy, all adult members serving in a leadership role or having contact with athletes have completed and passed the USA Swimming background check and are mandatory reporters.

LEADERSHIP & SAFE SPORT CONTACTS

COACHING STAFF

OFFICIATING STAFF

Code of Conduct All TEAMGOLDUSA athletes, parents, coaches, and officials receive our Team Code of Conduct and related Safe Sport policies during registration and are required to review and sign them each year. These signed forms are kept on file with the club registrar.

Policies (MAAPP & Club Guidelines)

USA Swimming’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) sets nationwide standards for how adults interact with minor athletes, including communications, travel, locker rooms, and one-on-one meetings. TEAMGOLDUSA aligns club policies with MAAPP and Safe Sport Best Practice Guidelines.

• Two-adult rule: Interactions with minor athletes should be observable and interruptible whenever possible.
• Locker rooms & changing areas: No phones or cameras; monitoring by designated adults; privacy respected.
• Electronic communication: Team channels preferred; one-on-one messages follow MAAPP and include parents when required.
• Travel & transport: Clear rules for who may travel with whom, rooming lists, and written parent consent.
• Boundaries & behavior: No bullying, hazing, grooming, or retaliation against anyone who reports a concern.

Safe Sport Resources

Frequently Asked Questions