WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN
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 a concern?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Note, this is not an exhaustive list.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct in the pool/ pool deck, in the locker rooms, at meets, etc.
Please make a report to your group head coach, Dave Nelson, (dnelsonusd@yahoo.com) or to the NYA Safe Sport coordinator, Kent Olberding (kento14@hotmail.com). We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact Liz Hahn ehahn@usaswimming.org at the National Office or complete the online reporting form.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Fraud
- Deception
- Recruiting
Please make a report through your Zone Board of Review by referencing our Zone Directors List.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
Please contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233), or find more information at www.safesport.org.
MANDATORY REPORTING RULE
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
ARTICLE 306
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
.1 It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member as described in Article 304.3.8 to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.
.2 No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report under 306.1.
.3 False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited.
.4 Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.”
If you are not sure who to contact with a concern please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
To deal with a Safe Sport concern:
Contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578. or Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call 833-5US-SAFE (833-587-7233) or use the online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/