USA Swimming Safe Sport Best Practices
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?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. 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.
If you concern deals with any of the following:
If you concern deals with any of the following:
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Sexual Misconduct
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Sexual Harassment
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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 or 833-587-7233, or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
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Criminal Charges
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Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
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Physical Abuse
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Inappropriate Touching
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Lap Sitting
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Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
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Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
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Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact USA Swimming (719)866-4578 at the National Office or complete the online reporting form. LINK TO ONLINE REPORTING FORM
TYS Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator - Matt Suits can be reached at matt.suits@tampaymca.org
TYS Roster of Coaches:
Alexis Mendenhall, Matt Suits, Marissa Suits, David Lewis, Valeria Ramos, Kayley Williams, Kareem Kirby, Victoria Ellwood, Kenny Kneitel.
