SAFE SPORT

As a National Governing Body of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee ("USOPC") and member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, USA Water Polo abides by the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy and The United States Center for SafeSport ("the Center") SafeSport Code in an effort to recognize, reduce, and respond to misconduct in sport.

We all play a role in reducing misconduct and abuse in sport. The Center provides education and resources for all members of the sport community - organizations, coaches, officials, parents and athletes - to understand what misconduct is, implement ways to reduce it and identify plans to respond to it.

USA Water Polo Participants are prohibited from engaging in misconduct, including but not limited to sexual, emotional, physical misconduct as well as bullying, hazing and harassment as per the USA Water Polo Rules Governing Conduct and U.S. Center for SafeSport Code.

All adult participants are mandatory reporters. Reporting violations of the Code or Rules may be made anonymously and there are no fees or cost associated with reporting prohibited conduct.

Locally, THWPC is fully committed to the health and safety of our athletes. In the menu to the left, you will find information and links to resources, guidelines, and policies in support of that commitment.

Club's Athlete Safety Officer is Mark Hokkanen 📧

Please contact them at any time with any safety concerns. Their email address is linked above.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL LINKS

USA Water Polo's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy 

How To Report a Concern - SafeSport

Response and Resolutions Policies