POLICY • BOUNDARIES
MAAPP made
clear for families.
The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy establishes practical boundaries for adult interactions with minor athletes.
What is MAAPP?
MAAPP is the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy. It sets minimum standards for interactions between adults and minor athletes within covered USA Swimming activities.
Core areas
Electronic messages
Parents or guardians should be included as required, and communication should use approved, transparent channels.
One-on-one situations
Interactions should be observable and interruptible, with limited exceptions addressed by policy.
Locker rooms
Changing areas require privacy, supervision standards, and strict limits on photography and recording.
Transportation & lodging
Team travel, rides, lodging, and room arrangements must follow athlete-protection boundaries.
Massage & medical care
Applicable treatments and services require appropriate consent, access, and observable conditions.
Questions & reporting
Potential violations should be raised through the appropriate reporting pathway.
TEAMGOLDUSA policy documents
Anti-Bullying Policy
Team expectations and response procedures.
Open document →Best Practices
Guidance supporting appropriate athlete interactions.
Open document →Locker Room Policy
Privacy, supervision, and conduct expectations.
Open document →Photography Policy
Rules for images, recording, and athlete privacy.
Open document →Safety depends on clear action.
Ask questions, understand the policies, use the correct reporting path, and speak up whenever something does not feel right.