USA Swimming is committed to safeguarding all of its members with the welfare of its athlete members as the top priority. Safe Sport is USA Swimming’s comprehensive abuse prevention program and provides tools for swim clubs to educate their members and intervene in risky situations.
Rockfish Swimming fully endorses and supports USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our members. At Rockfish Swimming, the safety of our athletes is our highest priority. Working together as coaches, swimmers, parents and volunteers we can ensure all of our USA Swimming members are supported in a safe and dependable environment both in and out of the pool.
Protecting our young athletes is ALL of our responsibility… as coaches, volunteers, and parents. Policies are enforceable by the National Board of Review process. Consequences for breaking a policy include, but are not limited to, revocation of membership.
If you have experienced or witnessed something that concerns you, it is essential to talk to someone about it. Please see below for the appropriate procedures for dealing with particular issues.
If your concern relates to bullying, unfair treatment, parent issues, general violations of team rules or the Code of Conduct, you can first reach out to Rockfish Swimming Head Coach Rob Lias or contact Maryland Swimming Safe Sport Chair – Lenore Cruz.
The Rockfish Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator is Caroline King.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has updated their reporting phone number: 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233).
Safe Sport Training: Step-by-Step
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy 2.0
Safe Sport Training Opportunities
Safe Sport: Best Practices Guidelines
Rockfish Coach Code of Conduct
Dealing with a Safe Sport Concern
Locker Room and Changing Area Policies
Massages, Rubdowns, and Athletic Training Modalities
Action Plan to Address Bullying
