We at the Countryside YMCA Torpedoes care about the safety and welfare of our athletes. The Torpedoes adhere to the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative. More information about Safe Sport can be found here.
If you would like to make a Safe Sport Report or get more information about Safe Sport please contact Head Age Group Coach and Torpedoes Swimming Safe Sport Rep, Brett Burns - [email protected]
Torpedoes policies - These documents outline the team's policy on a multitude of issues.
- Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAP guidelines) v2.0
- Multi-use locker room policy
- Action plan to address bullying
- Safe Sport best practice guidelines
- Pre-employment screenings
- CY Grievance Procedure
- Coaches Code of Conduct
Education for Parents & Swimmers - These links are for educational purposes. USA Swimming members can use their Last Name, First Name and Birthday to access their accounts and take classes on Safe Sport
- Online Safe Sport education for Parents
- Online Safe Sport education for Swimmers
- Online Safe Sport education for Adult Athletes, Officials and Coaches
- USA Swimming Code of Conduct
- USA Swimming Corporate Bylaws *updated 2023
- USA Swimming 2023 Rulebook *updated 2023
- USA Swimming Operating Policy Manual*updated 2023
- Safe Sport Meet 360 Resource Guide*updated 2023
Permission Forms for Parents - These forms are to be filled out and submitted to Coach Adam Warner on a as needed basis.
- Lindsay's Law
- Concussion Information and waiver
- Photography Policy (Opt out)
- Healthcare Professional
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Unrelated Applicable Adult - Providing Local Transportation
- Unrelated Applicable Adult - Providing Transportation to a Competition
- Unrelated Applicable Adult - Sharing sleeping arrangement (hotel room at competition)
Dealing with a Safe Sport Concern - If you have a Safe Sport concern that you would like to report, please go to the U.S. Center for SafeSport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org
USA Swimming Conact Information 719-866-4578
- USA Swimming Corporate Bylaws
- Available on the USA Swimming Bylaws Page
- USA Swimming 2023 Rulebook
- Available on the USA Swimming Rules & Policies Page
- USA Swimming Operating Policy Manual
- Available on the USA Swimming Rules & Policies Page
- Safe Sport Meet 360 Resource Guide
- Available as part of the USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Tookit