Big Sky. Big Dreams. Big Success!
Montana Swimming is committed to providing a safe, fun, and healthy environment for all its members. We are committed to safeguarding the well-being of all of our members, with the welfare of our athlete members as our top priority.
Why do we do safe sport? Because your athlete's experience in swimming matters!
The Montana Swimming Safe Sport Chair is Dave Dorak in Kalispell email If you have questions or you have concerns, please contact Dave.
The Montana Swimming Operational Risk Safety Chair is Pat Gilmartin from Polson. Email.
MAAPP Out Your Next Season
Start strategizing what your 2025-26 season plan looks like now! Not sure where to start? Review the below links to get started:
- Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP):
- Start customizing your MAAPP now!
- Customize your acknowledgment of policy form so it is ready for the first day of practice.
- Download permission and consent forms to set your team up for success.
- Bonus: Many forms are available in both English and Spanish.
- Safe Sport Club Recognition (SSRP):
- Follow the 3-month or 6-month checklist.
- Review these step-by-step instructions to fill out your SSRP application.
- Attend free monthly trainings to earn points.
- Request a personalized in-person or virtual educational opportunity from USA Swimming Safe Sport staff.
- Review information on coach-owned, institutionally-owned, or parent-board owned clubs.
- View your personalized club report to see what parents and athletes have completed online education.
- Watch this video for step-by-step directions on the approval process.
- Email ssrp@usaswimming.org for more guidance!
- Athlete Protection Policy (APT):
- Make sure your APT is up-to-date.
- Reminder: APT needs to be completed annually for every member 18 years old and older.
- Tip: Members can check expiration dates on all requirements by viewing their membership card online and in the USA Swimming app.
Thank you for all you do to support USA Swimming Safe Sport!
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Unable to Attend Educational Opportunities Live?
If the timing doesn't work, that's ok! Login to USA Swimming University to start and complete courses at your own pace.
Tip: These courses will count towards SSRP approval points. If you click these links, don't forget to login!
- For parents: Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sport
- For athletes: SafeSport for Youth Athletes (13-17)
For athletes: SafeSport for Youth Athletes (5-12)
U.S. Center for Safe Sport: New Phone Number for the U.S. Center for SafeSport
- The U.S. Center for SafeSport has updated their reporting phone number. Please call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) to report a concern. To learn more about reporting, including mandatory reporting, please visit our website here.
USA Swimming Safe Sport webpage
Club Safe Sport Chair Job Description PDF
US Center for Safe Sport Required Documents:
The US Center for Safe Sport requires the distribution and review of the following documents. As they are updated, the new versions can be accessed through the links below.
- USA Swimming Corporate Bylaws 2023 PDF Available on the USA Swimming Bylaws Page
- USA Swimming Rulebook 2023 PDF Available on the USA Swimming Rules & Policies Page
- USA Swimming Operating Policy Manual PDF Available on the USA Swimming Rules & Policies Page
- Safe Sport Meet 360 Resource Guide PDF Available as part of the USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Toolkit
Montana Swimming Safe Sport Update (April 4, 2017) PDF -- Please share with your teams! Learn how to access Safe Sport materials and educational items with easy links included to the items.
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USA Swimming Safe Sport Athlete Fellowship -- to be announced
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USA Swimming Safe Sport STAFF CONTACTS
LIZ HOENDERVOOGT, SAFE SPORT COORDINATOR
ehoendervoogt@usaswimming.org
719-866-3542
MAGGIE VAIL, SAFE SPORT EDUCATION SPECIALIST
mvail@usaswimming.org
719-866-3552
