Safe Sport
STORRS AQUATICS is committed to keeping its athletes safe in a healthy, positive environment.
THE STORRS AQUATICS MISSION
STORRS AQUATICS strives to prepare our athletes for excellence in swimming and in life in a safe, healthy, and positive environment.
MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES (MAAPP)
STORRS AQUATICS's top priority is keeping its athletes safe. No form of abuse has a place in the sport. As a part of its commitment to safeguarding its athletes, STORRS AQUATICS has adopted the following USA Swimming policies:
- One-on-One Interactions Policy (REV. 6-7-19)
- Electronic Communication Policy (REV. 6-7-19)
- Locker Room Policy (REV. 6-7-19)
- Travel Policy (REV. 6-7-19)
- Massage/Rubdown Policy (REV. 6-7-19)
(To view USA Swimming's MAAPP policies in one document, go HERE.)
MAAPP ACKNOWLEDGMENT
USA Swimming requires that all athletes, parents, coaches, and other non-athlete members agree to the MAAPP policies in writing on an annual basis and that the club retain such written agreements. Please follow the procedures outlined in the link below to complete this requirement online:
If unable to access your Connecticut Swimming account to complete the online acknowledgment form referenced in the procedures above, please complete the form below and email it to MAAPP@storrsaquatics.com:
ATHLETE PROTECTION TRAINING
Pursuant to MAAPP, swimmers 18 years of age and older must have completed Athlete Protection Training as a condition of membership in USA Swimming and STORRS AQUATICS. The training is free and offered online through USA Swimming. You can find out more about this requirement and access the training page HERE.
MAAPP EXCEPTION CONSENT FORMS
Exceptions to certain MAAPP policies will be entertained but only with the express written consent of a minor athlete's parent or guardian. The required consent forms for such exceptions are available here:
ADDITIONAL SAFE SPORT POLICIES
To ensure a safe, healthy and positive environment for our athletes, STORRS AQUATICS has adopted the following additional policies:
ONLINE SAFE SPORT EDUCATION
In addition to familiarizing themselves with the above policies and information, members of the STORRS AQUATICS community are encouraged to take the online Safe Sport courses offered by USA Swimming for parents and athletes at the following links:
REPORTING A SAFE SPORT CONCERN
How to Report
When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to begin. USA Swimming has a webpage devoted to reporting guidelines, and you can communicate directly with USA Swimming's Safe Sport staff by calling (719) 866-4578 or emailing safesport@usaswimming.org. USA Swimming's staff will talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
USA Swimming's Safe Sport staff will direct you to report any sexually-related misconduct to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport. You can do so by calling (720) 531-0340 or using its online reporting form.
SAFE SPORT COORDINATOR
The team's co-owner, Chris Maiello, serves as its designated Safe Sport Coordinator (SSC). The SSC is responsible for educating athletes and parents on its Safe Sport policies, organizing Safe Sport training for families and staff, answering questions about the Safe Sport program, and providing feedback to Connecticut Swimming's Safe Sport Chair.