Training on safety (and a background check) is mandatory for coaches, officials, and other non-athlete members as a condition of their membership.

Coaches, officials, and other non-athlete members. Coaches , officials, and other non-athlete members should review requirements and links on Minnesota Swimming's Coaches homepage.

Voluntary training on safety is available for parents and athletes.

Athletes. New athlete training is now available; click on the picture to go to USASwimming's training. 

Parents. The USA Swimming Safe Sport program offers FREE parent education for our membership. The course is online and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. The course is available under the header “Free Training for Parents.”

Recognizing, Responding & Reporting—The responsibility of reporting

As a parent, should you ever have concerns about the safety of your child, bring it to the attention of your child's coach and club representative. If this is uncomfortable for you, please contact the Minnesota Swimming Office (952-988-4184) in Hopkins. You may also contact USA Swimming: Director of Safe Sport, Susan Woessner, in Colorado Springs.