USA Swimming is committed to safeguarding all of its members with the welfare of its athlete members as a 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
The Gulliver Swim Club fully endorses and supports USA Swimming’s Safe Sport and Safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our club members.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP): Effective October 16th, 2024
Click the link to visit the site:
- Read about MAAPP (Full Policy)
- Athlete Protection Training - MAAPP Required for ALL 18 & Over Members by June 23rd, 2019
- GRSC Membership MAAPP Acknowledgment Letter
- Permission for Licensed Massage Therapist
- Permissions for Adult Athlete Lodging with a Minor Athlete
- Permission for Local Transportation
- Permission for Travel to Competition
- Action Plan to Address Bullying
***18 and Over Athletes *** Adult athletes must take the following 3 courses: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education, Mandatory Reporting, and Emotional and Physical Misconduct. Please click the following link: Adult Athlete Training Requirement (for all 18 and over athletes)
MAAPP Educational Documents:
Safe Sport Basics & Best Practices Guideline(s):
- Learn About Safe Sport
- Best Practices Guidelines
- Best Practices Guidelines - Athletes With Disabilities
Gulliver Swim Club Team Policies:
Report a Safe Sport Concern to USA Swimming:
FREE Safe Sport Courses:
- Athlete Protection Training - MAAPP Required for ALL 18 & Over Members by June 23rd, 2019
- Safe Sport Training For Athletes
- Safe Sport Training For Parents
- Bullying Prevention
USA Swimming and FGC Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator:
Michael Averett - Safe Sport Coordinator, Florida Gold Coast
maverett@swimfortlauderdale.com or 954-463-0627
Yekaterina Paskas - Safe Sport Club Coordinator, GRSC team
ypaskas@gulliverprep.org or 305- 665-3593