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, Cassandra Esparza, and President Erwin Wong 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 COURSES

SFSL Safe Sport Coordinator Cassandra Esparza offers Safe Sport Training classes for Parents, Kids (6-12), Youth Athletes (12-17) at the SFSL Hamilton practice location. USA Swimming Safe Sport staff is hosting 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.

All participants will need to register to attend online training. Thank you for helping SFSL achieve the goal of being a Recognized Safe Sport Swim Club.

Parent Trainings:
Wednesday April 10, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Wednesday May 8, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Wednesday June 5, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER

Athlete Trainings (6-17 years old):
Thursday April 11, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Thursday May 9, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Thursday June 6, 8 p.m. ET | REGISTER

Coaches Training:
Friday April 12, 3 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Friday May 10, 3 p.m. ET | REGISTER
Friday June 7, 3 p.m. ET | REGISTER 

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