Buffalo Aquatics 

Safe Sport Policies

At Buffalo Aquatics, protecting our young athletes is our priority and responsibility, as coaches, volunteers, and parents. In order to create a positive experience and a safe environment for athletes, USA Swimming has developed a Safe Sport program. As a member of USA Swimming and Niagara Swimming, all Buffalo Aquatics coaches, members, and families are required to abide by these Policies and Rules, as well as our own team Policies and Procedures. 

 

All BAAC members over the age of 18 are required to acknowledge and comply with USA Swimming's Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policy (MAAPP) located   HERE

Q&A regarding the MAAPP Policy is located HERE

All athletes 17&over should complete the APT (Athlete Protection Training) requirement by their 18th birthday. Every 17-year-old athlete who has not completed the APT requirement by their 18th birthday will not be a USA Swimming member in good standing unless or until the APT requirement is completed. This includes eligibility to compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets, club practices and all other related activities. Athletes will continue to receive an email notification reminder of the APT requirement 30 days prior to their 18th birthday as well as a reminder on their 18th birthday.

All USA Swimming members aged 18 years old and older are required to complete APT annually. The Athlete Protection Training is provided through the U.S. Center for SafeSport.The required course is found on your USA Swimming Account under the Education tab. This is the individual’s responsibility and includes both athlete and non-athlete members. Additional information is available here:

https://www.usaswimming.org/resource-center/athlete-protection-training

Athlete Protection Training Policy

 

All Members are required to acknowlege BAAC Team Policies (reviewed and updated 08/19/2024):

 

Athlete Code of Conduct Policy

 

Parent Code of Conduct Policy

 

Coaches Code of Conduct Policy

               

Permission for local travel

 

Anti-Bullying Policy

 

Team Travel Policy

               

Permission to travel

               

Permission for lodging

 

Locker Room Policy

 

Electronic Communications Policy

 

Photography Policy

 

               

 

 

 

For additional information and resources regarading SafeSport, please review the following:

Safe Sport Best Practice

BAAC Parent Introduction to Safe Sport

 

For any questions or concerns including bullying behaviors or a potential violation of team policy, please contact Justin Brown, Buffalo Aquatics Safe Sport Chair.