MAC Safe Sport Program
Our Unwavering Commitment to Athlete Well-being and a Positive Environment
Our Commitment
Mesa Aquatics Club is a proud supporter of USA Swimming's Safe Sport program. We are dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for all our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. The policies and resources below are essential components of this commitment.
π MAC Safe Sport Documents & Forms
Key policies and forms for our athletes, parents, and coaches. Please review these important resources.
π’ Reporting Concerns & Key Contacts
Your safety and well-being are paramount. Hereβs how to report a concern or get in touch with Safe Sport resources.
U.S. Center for SafeSport
To make a report:
βοΈ USA Swimming Code of Conduct (Article 304 Summary)
ARTICLE 304: CODE OF CONDUCT
304.1 Mission Alignment: USA Swimming's mission is to encourage participation and excellence. Membership is a privilege for those committed to this mission and can be withdrawn if conduct is inconsistent with the sport's best interests.
304.2 Jurisdiction & Sanctions: All members (current, former, prospective) are subject to the Board of Review. Violations of the Code of Conduct can result in denial of membership, censure, probation, suspension, fines, or expulsion.
304.3 Violations Include (but are not limited to):
- .1 Violation of the right to compete (Article 301).
- .2 Violation of anti-doping provisions (303.3).
- .3 Discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetics, disability, or other protected status.
- .4 Violation of Athlete Protection Policies (Article 305).
- .5 Violation of Sexual Misconduct Reporting Requirements (Article 306) or Retaliation Prohibitions (Article 307).
- .6 Conviction, deferred sentence, guilty/no contest plea, or pending charges for felonies, offenses involving illegal drugs, sexual misconduct, or any criminal offense against a minor.
- .7 Use of illegal drugs in an athlete's presence by someone in authority.
- .8 Providing alcohol to underage athletes.
- .9 Abuse of alcohol in the presence of an athlete under 18 by someone in authority.
- .10 Knowingly allowing sanctioned individuals to coach, instruct, or have ownership in a USA Swimming club.
- .11 Fraud, deception, or dishonesty in USA Swimming activities.
- .12 Non-consensual physical contact, obscene or threatening language/conduct towards meet officials.
- .13 Improper athlete recruitment.
- .14 Violation of team misconduct rules (USOC, USA Swimming, Zone, LSC).
- .15 Any other intentional act detrimental to USA Swimming's image or the sport.
- .17 Violation of the SafeSport Code (adjudicated by the U.S. Center for SafeSport).
This is a summary. For the full text, please refer to the official USA Swimming Rulebook.
π₯ Pre-Employment Screening (Article 502.6.8 Summary)
USA Swimming requires clubs to comply with its Pre-Employment Screening program for all new employees who are required to be USA Swimming members.
Club Responsibility: Clubs are responsible for hiring and supervising their own coaches/staff and managing volunteers. Thorough hiring practices are critical for a safe environment.
Required Screens (Prior to Employment Offer):
- Past employment reference checks (minimum three most recent if multiple).
- Verification of the highest held level of education.
- Acquisition of a state motor vehicle report.
Additional Recommended Screens:
- Social network search.
- Google media search.
Purpose: This program mandates clubs to certify they've conducted these screens. It's important to note that USA Swimmingβs Background Check Program is a criminal record search and not a substitute for these pre-employment inquiries by the club.
For more details or questions, clubs can contact [email protected] or refer to the USA Swimming Rulebook.
