Safe Sport Campaign of Team USA

Statistics on child sexual assault are staggering. Adults may intimidate or coerce a child to engage in harmful acts. National media stories revealed instances when abuse was suspected, but not reported to law enforcement.

Emotional and physical effects on victims may be long-lasting, including fear, self-blame and distrust. Learn more about TEAM USA Safe Sport Campaign, action to prevent child assault and abuse.

Together, athletes, parents, coaches, trainers and meet officials act to protect privacy and insure safety of young athletes. This includes:

• conducting criminal background checks of coaches and volunteers 
• training all about related federal and state laws requiring reporting suspected sexual assault and legal penalties for offenders
• monitoring locker rooms and rules against adults being alone with children who are not members of their family
• limiting unauthorized photos of youth
• checking credentials during meets.

During the first day of Trials for USA Paralympic Swimming, seven American records and three Pan American records were set by seven different athletes; nine records were in breaststroke events reported Joe Clarke.
 
Competition continued in Charlotte beginning this morning in the 50 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 50 butterfly and 50 freestyle.  Final heats are scheduled for this evening. 

(Photo: teamusa.org)

Athletes and coaches represent many states and athletic organizations. Families arrived early wearing red, white and blue and carrying posters and shakers in support of their favorite swimmers.  For full results, visit USParalympics.org/2016TeamTrials

 

This duckling may be an aspiring Paralympian!

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Staff of USA Paralympics, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Aquatic Center, Partners in Parks and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority did a great job recruiting officials, preparing facilities, training volunteers and providing hospitality for a successful event!

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(Photo: teamusa.org)  

*Officials respectfully requested that spectator do not take photos that may distract athletes or violate privacy; stock images are featured.