•August 12, 2020•

The Sullivan Blue Dolphins Board has been working behind the scenes to get its program recognized by USA Swimming as a Safe Sport Program. There are over 3,100 USA sanctioned teams and as of Feb. this year, only 138 had met the Safe Sport Qualifications. USA Swimming is committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members. USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including: required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting. These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations. USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program will continue to spark meaningful discussions across the country to strengthen open, productive communication channels. For more information regarding USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, please reach out to Devonie Pitre at dpitre@usaswimming.org.
The Coaches and Board of Directors for the Sullivan Blue Dolphins are committed to the safety of the athletes. Tryouts for the team will be conducted at the Sullivan Civic Center Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m..