Athlete Protection Policy

Applicable to: Start & Turn Clinic (Sample) Varsity National 8 - Burnaby Masters 1 - Langley Divisional 4 - Abbotsford Provincial 6 - Burnaby White 2 - Abbotsford National 8 - Langley Winter Maintenance - Burnaby Development 3 - Burnaby Red 6 - Abbotsford Red 6 - Burnaby Winter Maintenance - Langley Provincial 6 - Langley Minis - Abbotsford White 2 - Burnaby Divisional 4 - Burnaby Minis - Aldergrove Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule A) White 2 - Langley National 9 - Burnaby Minis - Langley Provincial 7 - Burnaby Divisional 4 - Langley (Schedule B) National 9 - Langley Red 6 - Langley White 3 - Abbotsford Provincial 7 - Langley Bronze - Abbotsford Divisional 5 - Abbotsford Senior Provincial - Burnaby White 3 - Burnaby Bronze - Langley Divisional 5 - Langley White 3 - Langley Divisional 6 - Abbotsford Silver - Abbotsford Silver - Langley Divisional 6 - Burnaby Gold - Abbotsford Divisional 6 - Langley Gold - Langley Gold - Burnaby

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