MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY/INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR POLICY

Statement of Intent

We, The Norfolk YMCA Aquajet Swim Club, are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our members so they can participate in swimming in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. The Club is committed to providing each member a responsive environment free of discrimination, violence and bullying. Our Club works to ensure that all members have the opportunity and support to develop to their fullest potential and share a meaningful bond with people in the club community.  The Norfolk YMCA Aquajet Swim Club believes that we all have the responsibility to keep ourselves and others safe and that we all have the responsibility to respect ourselves, others, and the property of others.

Any form of abuse is unacceptable in our Club.

If any minor abuse of a minor athlete or any form of inappropriate behavior does occur, all club members should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING Club. This means that anyone who knows that abuse or inappropriate behavior is happening is expected to tell the Coach, parent, Club Representative or other trusted adult.

All parents, athletes, coaches are required to read the full policy.  Click on link below to read the full policy.

LInk:  USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) 2.0                                       Download (pdf):  NYA Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy 2.0