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SafeSport is a program designed to protect athletes from abuse and misconduct in sports. It provides education, policies, and procedures to prevent bullying, harassment, hazing, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. SafeSport promotes a safe and respectful environment by training coaches, staff, volunteers, and athletes, and it offers a formal process for reporting and investigating concerns. The U.S. Center for SafeSport oversees these efforts at the national level for Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Who is considered a youth?
Who is considered a youth?
Anyone in high school or under the age of 18 is considered a youth. Some high school athletes may be older than 18 during their high school career, they are still considered youth. In some instances the term minor may be used interchangeably with the word youth.
Why are we focusing on SafeSport rules?
Why are we focusing on SafeSport rules?
As a member of a US Rowing club with college and youth athletes, we are obligated to know and follow SafeSport practices. Posting SafeSport practices is done for member awareness and education and to support the Virginia Rowing Association, and college and youth coaches and our members.
Can I talk to a youth or college athlete?
Can I talk to a youth or college athlete?
Adult member interaction is a healthy and desired part of youth development. Please continue to engage, encourage, and support all of our athletes.
What do I do if there is an emergency I can prevent?
What do I do if there is an emergency I can prevent?
Please take action to prevent bodily and equipment injury.
What do I do if program participants are impeding my path?
What do I do if program participants are impeding my path?
Alert a coach to let them know you need access. They and the athletes in their program will move to a different location.
How do you complete safe sport training?
How do you complete safe sport training?
You can find instruction for completing SafeSport in the document linked below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xyuvmEu27mYVBIWq4tez9dbWODuNoii/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=101477739865360179244&rtpof=true&sd=true
What if I’m having trouble completing Safe Sport Training?
What if I’m having trouble completing Safe Sport Training?
If you need further assistance with the SafeSport training site, please contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport directly at 720-676-6417or on their Help Portal at https://safesporttrained.org
Does this mean I can't use the bathroom or shower when youth (minors) are in the boathouse?
Does this mean I can't use the bathroom or shower when youth (minors) are in the boathouse?
You can continue to use the bathroom and shower when youth are in the boathouse. Be advised that no one adult and one youth should be in the bathroom in a 1:1 situation, unless it's an emergency. As a courtesy, youth practice times will be posted on the bathroom doors so no one person will be surprised.
What happens when a SafeSport violation occurs?
What happens when a SafeSport violation occurs?
When an RRC member reports an incident to a coach or member, that coach or member is required to notify the Board President. The Board President in consultation with the Vice President, or designee, determines if it can be handled via internal means or if it requires reporting to the US Center for SafeSports for investigation.
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