USA Swimming Safe Sports

What is Safe Sports

STAQ and USA Swimming are committed to the safety and health of our team, providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members.  USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting.  These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.

There are several ways to contact SafeSports with a report or concern:

Policies and Guidelines

STAQ Vision:

To deliver a program of excellence in training, team unity, character development and family engagement where each athlete can achieve their highest potential in a safe environment.

STAQ Mission:

  • To deliver excellence in professional coaching through individualized training in a respectful, inclusive and safe environment that allows local athletes to excel at regional, national and international levels
  • To embrace the uniqueness of every athlete and empower them to reach their greatest potential in swimming through strong work ethics, discipline, self-motivation and teamwork
  • To instill life-long values of commitment, achievement of personal goals, ability to overcome adversity and thrive in a competitive environment