SFSL Swimming is committed to fostering a safe and healthy environment for its athletes. SFSL’S top priority continues to be keeping its athletes safe. No form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, has a place in our sport.

SAFE SPORT INFORMATION AND OVERVIEW HERE

SFSL SAFE SPORT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

USA Swimming and SFSL strives to continually improve the programs, and services it offers to its members and among these some of the most important relate to the safeguards for protecting young athletes. In an effort to continue to foster safe and positive environments within all member clubs, USA Swimming has provided SFSL with best practice guidelines that help define elements of appropriate behavior and conduct.

SAFE SPORT REPORTING INFORMATION

SFSL is committed to providing a safe environment for all of its athletes. To that end, SFSL has appointed a Safe Sport Coordinator, Director Erwin Wong and President Cassandra Esparza, to assist athletes in voicing their concerns. Our Athlete Welfare Advocates are adults who have volunteered to be available to any athlete who is concerned about the conduct of coaches, staff, volunteers, or other athletes and wants to talk about it. SFSL has also put in place numerous policies and procedures that are meant to foster an environment that is safe for all athletes.

USA Swimming and the U.S. Center for Safe Sport have reporting systems to deal with Safe Sport concerns. Comprehensive information is available HERE. 
To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or use the online reporting form.
California County Emergency Response Child Abuse San Francisco County: (415)-558-2650 or (800)-856-5553

SAFE SPORT COURSE OPTIONS

OPTION 1: Parents and Athletes have the option to take the course online! Take it anytime at your own pace usually takes 30 mins. Step-by-step instructions for parent and athlete online education access links:
Athlete Training Instructions PDF
Parent Training Instructions PDF

OPTION 2: USA Swimming Safe Sport staff hosts Zoom trainings for parents, minor athletes and coaches to assist clubs in completing the Training and Education requirement of the Safe Sport Club Recognition program.Register to attend an online training.

Parent Trainings:
Wed., Jan 15 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Wed., Feb 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Wed., March 12 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Athlete Trainings (6-17 years old):
Thur., Jan 16 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Thur., Feb 20 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Thur., March 13 at 8:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

Coaches Training:
Fri., Jan 17 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Fri., Feb 21 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER
Fri., Mar 14 at 3:00 p.m. EST | REGISTER

OPTION 3:

SFSL Safe Sport Coordinators offers Safe Sport Training classes for Parents, Kids (6-12), Youth Athletes (12-17) at the SFSL Hamilton practice location quarterly or as needed.

Athlete (6-17 years old) & Parent Trainings:
Tues: Jan. 14th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. PST | Sign Up in Instateam 

Thank you for helping SFSL be a recognized USA Safe Sport Swim Club.