SAFE SPORT INFORMATION PAGE
The U.S. Center for SafeSport's website: https://uscenterforsafesport.org
To take the training please login to your USS account here.
Once in your USS membership profile, click on Center for SafeSport Training and use the blue button to add the appropriate coursework.
24-Hour SafeSport Helpline:
Phone: 866-200-0796
Online chat: https://hotline.rainn.org/safesport
Website: https://www.safesporthelpline.org
Reporting Abuse:
Should an allegation of abuse, misconduct, or policy violations or inquiries regarding abuse need to be made, it is required that you contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Below is the contact information to make these reports. Anonymous reporting is allowed.
Online: https://safesport.i-sight.com/portal
Phone: (720) 531-0340 available Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5PM MT
Allegations can also still be made to the US Speedskating office to the contacts listed below, if this is preferred by the individual making the report. These reports can be made either by phone or by email. The information will then be relayed to the U.S. Center for SafeSport to determine jurisdiction. Again, anonymous reporting is allowed. USS will list here on this webpage both one male and one female staff designee and one male and one female athlete representative at all times as reporting recipients for such matters.
- Male Staff Designee: Dale Schoon, USS Director of Finance
- dschoon@usspeedskating.org, (801) 417-5372
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Female Staff Designee: Marion Wohlrab, Events and Membership Director
- mwohlrab@usspeedskating.org, (801) 417-5363
- Male Athlete Representative: Ian Quinn
- Female Athlete Representative: Rebekah Bradford Plath
Reporting Options / Zero Tolerance Flyer
Resources for Parents and Youth Athletes:
- Parents of Preschool Children
- Parents of School-Age Children
- Parents of Middle School Youth
- Parents of High School Aged Adolescents
Resources for Clubs and Associations:
Below are eight one-page documents to help break down the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). These are meant to be used, distributed and/or displayed in an effort to help everyone understand these policies better. If you have any questions please email membership@usspeedskating.org or call 801-417-5375
- One-on-One Guidelines
- Social Media Guidelines
- Locker Rooms and Changing Areas Guidelines
- Massages and Rubdowns / Athletic Training Modalities Guidelines
- Local Travel Guidelines
- Team Travel Guidelines
- To Whom and Where Policies Apply
- Education and Training Requirements
Banned Individuals List:
The U.S. Center of SafeSport maintains records of current and past decisions regarding investigations that have fallen under their jurisdiction. Click here to search the Centralized Disciplinary Database.
Additionally, USS maintains a list of permanently USS banned coaches.
US Speedskating Safe Sport Policy Overview:
The US Speedskating Safe Sport Policy was created to establish a healthy, positive and safe environment for all parties participating in the sport of speed skating. The USS Safe Sport Policy helps raise awareness about misconduct in sport, promotes open dialogue, provides training and resources, and assists members with potential allegations.
The policy outlines expectations and areas of potential concern, with the goal of a healthy environment for all participants in our sport. This policy applies to all members (first-year members, club competitors/recreational skaters, national-level competitors, USS coaches, USS officials, USS club officers, introductory two-month members and USS alumni members) staff, including office staff, trainers and National Team coaches, Board members, volunteers and contractors, including medical personnel, massage therapists, event volunteers and committee members. Please review the USS Safe Sport Policy which can be found through the link below.
USS works in partnership with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to prevent abuse and foster a national sport culture of respect and safety on and off the ice. The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive authority within speed skating to investigate and resolve allegations of sexual misconduct and any related misconduct.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport Education and Outreach Office administers national prevention programming, raises awareness and provides resources and training to promote respect and prevent abuse. Learning about the six types of misconduct is an important step to recognize, reduce and respond effectively to inappropriate and potential harmful behavior. The following groups are required to complete the U.S. Center for SafeSport training; elected members of the USS Board of Directors, Staff, Certified Coaches, Level 3, 4 & 5 Officials, USS contractors that have frequent or regular contact with athletes, all USS members that have a 1st Year, Club Competitor/Recreational, or National-Level Competitor membership and that are 18 years of age or older. It is recommended that all USS Athletes listed in the USADA pool take this training, but it is not required.
Background Checks:
Before becoming an elected USS Board member, USS staff, USS contractor that has frequent or regular contact with athletes, certified USS coach and level 3, 4 & 5 officials assigned by USS to USS races, you must have a background check completed. You will be instructed on how to complete this process when going through the various procedures as outlined by USS Staff and through the USS website. A background check will need to be completed every two years.
Relevant Policies and Forms:
The US Speedskating Safe Sport Policy (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) included)
U.S. Center For SafeSport Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement
USS Background Screening Policy and FAQ
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Code of Conduct Violation Document
