Athlete Protection Policy

Applicable to: Test Start & Turn Clinic (Sample) National 8 - Langley Intermediate Olympic Way GOLD - WG National 8 - Burnaby Masters - Langley Divisional 4 - Abbotsford Varsity Group Provincial 6 - Burnaby White 2 - Abbotsford Olympic Way - W.C. Blair Mini Olympians - MRC Mini Olympians - WG Mini Olympic Way - WG Winter Maintenance - Burnaby Development 3 - Burnaby Red 6 - Abbotsford Red 6 - Burnaby Winter Maintenance - Langley Senior Olympic Way - WG Provincial 6 - Langley Regional - WG Minis - Abbotsford Stroke Improvement & Conditioning - W.C. Blair White 2 - Burnaby Divisional 4 - Burnaby Olympic Way - MRC Minis - Aldergrove Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule A) White 2 - Langley Minis - Langley Olympic Way GOLD - MRC Junior Provincial - WG Regional Provincial 7 - Burnaby Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule B) Stroke Improvement & Conditioning - WG Red 6 - Langley Stroke Improvement & Conditioning - MRC White 3 - Abbotsford Provincial 7 - Langley Junior Provincial Bronze - Abbotsford Provincial Group - WG Divisional 5 - Abbotsford Senior - WG Senior Provincial - Burnaby White 3 - Burnaby Bronze - Langley National - WG Divisional 5 - Langley Regional - MRC Senior Provincial White 3 - Langley National Prep Winter Maintenance - WG Divisional 6 - Abbotsford Silver - Abbotsford Silver - Langley Winter Maintenance - Junior Divisional 6 - Burnaby National Masters - WG Gold - Abbotsford Divisional 6 - Langley Gold - Langley Gold - Burnaby Winter Maintenance - Senior

The Athlete Protection Policy outlines Olympians Swimming's commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all athletes, particularly minors and vulnerable adults. The policy emphasizes the "Rule of Two," which mandates that an athlete should never be alone with an unrelated Person in Authority. It outlines specific guidelines for various situations, including competitions, training sessions, communication, travel, locker rooms, photography, video recording, and physical contact. These guidelines aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and the safety of all athletes within the organization. Notably, the policy requires written consent from parents or guardians for certain interactions with minors, such as private meetings or hosting them at a Person in Authority's residence.

Athlete Protection Policy