November 2025 USA Swimming SafeSport Newsletter
Friday, November 7, 2025
Safety is Something to Be Thankful For
As we reflect on the past
year, there is so much to be thankful for within our USA Swimming Safe Sport
community. From clubs earning Safe Sport Club Recognition (SSRP) to thousands
of members completing training that strengthen our culture of safety and respect,
we've seen dedication across the country.
Here are some 2025 highlights the USA Swimming Safe Sport staff are thankful
for:
- Over 310,000 individuals received email
communications about USA Swimming's Safe Sport training and education, the
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, and Reporting Procedures.
- From January to October, approximately
6,000 individuals received non-required free education by
participating in virtual or in-person educational opportunities.
- Approximately 100 individuals came together to
learn how to mitigate risks, hear the facts about abuse, and understand
their role in keeping kids safe at the 2025 USA Swimming Safe Sport
Leadership Conference.
- This year, 109 clubs became SSRP-approved for
the first time, and 133 clubs renewed SSRP
approval.
- Inland Empire LSC has the highest percentage of clubs with SSRP
approval, at almost 89%.
- North Carolina LSC had the highest number of Safe Sport
Recognized clubs with 36.
Educational Workshop for Chairs and Coordinators
The USA Swimming Safe
Sport team is providing a free three-hour workshop for the LSC Safe Sport
Chairs and Club Safe Sport Coordinators this Saturday, November 8.
Who: LSC Safe Sport Chairs and Club Safe Sport Coordinators
What: FREE Workshop
When: Saturday, November 8 from 3-6 p.m. ET
Why: Learn about your role and how you can support USA Swimming Safe
Sport locally.
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SSRP Spotlight
Thank you to all our clubs that were approved for Safe Sport Club Recognition (SSRP) in October.
Throughout the month, 20 clubs were either approved for the first time or had
their approval status renewed.
2025 Safe Sport Club
Recognition Training
For Parents:
For Athletes:
Members can also participate in trainings online at their own pace through the Education tab on their USA Swimming account. To learn
more, including easy-to-follow steps, visit USA Swimming's Safe Sport training
page here
.
Additional Education
Read the articles below,
provided to USA Swimming by TrueSport, to further your education on a variety
of topics:
Unable to Attend Live Educational Opportunities?
If the timing doesn't work, that's okay! Log in to USA Swimming
University to start and complete courses at your own pace.
Tip: These courses count towards SSRP approval points. If you click these links,
remember to log in to earn credit for SSRP approval points.
Specialized Safe Sport Content on the USA Swimming Network
Have you downloaded the
USA Swimming Network? The free application is available to download and
features two Safe Sport videos. To view, click the USA Swimming University
content block and scroll to the Safe Sport playlist.
Download the USA Swimming Network on your mobile device, tablet, desktop, or connected TV now.
A Day in the Life
Watch Liz Hahn and Nikki
Patton, USA Swimming's National Safe Sport Committee Outside Expert, as they
take viewers on an educational journey at a local child advocacy center.
Life Time Fitness Spotlight
Hear from Pat Kerrigan,
Aquatics Program Coordinator at Life Time Fitness, as she discusses her journey
of helping all 28 of the Life Time Fitness' swim teams become Safe Sport
Recognized.