Safe Sport
Tucson Ford Aquatics and USA Swimming are committed to fostering a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all its members. The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy must be reviewed and agreed to by all athletes, parents, coaches and other non-athlete members of member clubs on an annual basis with such written agreement to be retained by the club. Each policy and procedure eliminates a possible situation in which abuse could occur. For that reason, we have placed in effect Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies.
WHAT IS SAFE SPORT?
Abuse Prevention Program
USA Swimming & Arizona Swimming are committed to 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.
Tucson FORD Aquatics is committed to fostering a safe environment for all of our members and USA Swimming & Arizona Swimming as a whole.
REPORTING INFORMATION
“Where do I report?”
- Emily Franklin, FORD Safe Sport Representative - emilyefranklin@gmail.com
- USA SWIMMING Safe Sport Staff Directory
- USA SWIMMING Safe Sport Report-a-Concern
- USA SWIMMING Safe Sport Call 719-866-4578
- USA SWIMMING: Text Anonymous Tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
- US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
- US CENTER FOR SAFE SPORT - “Incident Reporting Form”
POLICY
- MAAPP - Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy Updated: 8/1/2025
- Best Practices Guidelines
USA Swimming's Safe Sport Documents and Links
- ALL 18 and over Athlete Members MUST complete the Safe Sport Athlete Protection Training! CLICK HERE for the requirements and training
- Arizona Swimming Safe Sport Page
- USA Swimming Safe Sport Page
- Coach's Code of Conduct
- Athlete's Code of Conduct
Parents
- Parents and non-registered swimmers will need to register with USA Swimming on the LEARN Registration page.
- Parents: Please complete the Safe Sport for Parents online course. Click "Parent's Guide to misconduct in Sport" when selecting your course.
- Waiver for Room Sharing with Adult Athlete
- Waiver for travel with unrelated Applicable Adult
- Waiver for transportation with unrelated Applicable Adult
- Waiver for treatment with licensed therapist or PT
- Photo Release Waiver
- Parent Code of Conduct
Bullying Policy
Bullying Educational Series
- USA Swimming: Bullying Education and Prevention
- "10 Ways to Respond to Bullying"
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention Tips for Families
- What to Do if Your Child Exhibits Bullying Behavior
Safe Sport – Important Links & Helpful Information
- Safe Sport Basics
- USA Swimming Code of Conduct
- Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
- Risk Management Manual
- USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy & Educational Documents
- USA Swimming Best Practices Guidelines
- Background Checks & Pre-employment Screening Information
- Safe Sport Reporting Procedures / Dealing With a Concern
- To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at 719-866-4578
- List of Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible for Membership
- Download USA Swimming Activity Books for 5-11 year olds and 12-18 year olds.
Mandatory Athlete Protection Training
All members of AZSI / USA Swimming (athletes and non-athletes) that are 18 years or older are required to complete the USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training annually. Click here to begin mandatory Athlete Protection Training. USA Swimming membership records are automatically updated within a few business days of completion.
Anti-Bullying Information
The websites listed contain information and resources to combat bullying.
- Arizona Swimming Anti-Bullying Policy
- Action plan to combat bullying containing rules and guidelines set forth by USA Swimming.
Stopbullying.gov – A government website containing information on bullying.
