SAFE SPORT AT FOXJETS

Our Commitment

Foxjets is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for every athlete. Safe Sport guides how we coach, communicate, supervise, and support our swimmers. We follow all USA Swimming Safe Sport and MAAPP standards.

If your athlete ever feels uncomfortable or unsafe, we want to know. No concern is too small.

 

 

Report a Concern

You may report a concern at any time. Reports can be anonymous.

To deal with a Safe Sport concern, contact USA Swimming at (719) 866-4578.

Contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport to make a report:
Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
Online reporting form and information:
https://uscenterforsafesport.org/

Optional anonymous reporting:
Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)

Foxjets Safe Sport Coordinator:
Tom Masters — [email protected]

Head Coach:
Lloyd Larsen — [email protected]

If there is immediate danger, call 911.

 

 

Foxjets Policies & Resources

Helpful PDFs

 

 

USA Swimming Safe Sport Resources

USA Swimming Safe Sport Homepage
https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport

SwimAssist (Support for victims and families)
https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/swimassist

Athlete Protection Training
(Required for coaches and adult participants)
https://www.usaswimming.org/resource-center/athlete-protection-training

Parent Toolkit
https://uscenterforsafesport.org/courses/

 

 

How Foxjets Implements Safe Sport

Coach–Athlete Boundaries

  • No private one-on-one interactions

  • All communication includes parents

  • No private texting or direct messaging

  • Coaches do not “friend” or follow minor athletes on personal social media

Locker Rooms & Changing Areas

  • No phones or recording devices

  • Adults enter only when necessary and announce themselves

  • Any adult/minor interaction must be brief, observable, and interruptible

Supervision at Practice & Meets

  • Two-deep leadership whenever possible

  • Team-affiliated photographers are Safe Sport trained

  • Coaching occurs in open, visible spaces

Team Travel

  • Coaches do not share hotel rooms with minor athletes

  • Athletes room with teammates of similar age

  • All team meetings and meals occur in public areas

Staff Training

All coaches and adult participants complete:

  • Background checks

  • Athlete Protection Training

  • Safe Sport training

  • Annual MAAPP acknowledgment

 

For Parents

You may observe practice from designated viewing areas.
Coaches include parents on all athlete communication.
Please be prompt for drop-off and pick-up.
If you prefer your athlete not appear in Foxjets media, email: [email protected]

 

 

For Athletes

If something feels uncomfortable or unsafe, tell someone.
You can talk to a parent, a coach, or Safe Sport Coordinator Tom Masters.
You can decline physical help during instruction.
Do not privately message adults on the team.
Locker rooms must remain safe and respectful.

 

 

Grievance Procedure (Summary)

Foxjets is committed to handling concerns promptly, professionally, and with the safety and well-being of our athletes as the top priority. This summary explains who to contact and how concerns are addressed. A full, detailed version of our Grievance Procedure is available as a PDF below.

 

 

Where to Report Serious Concerns

Some issues must go directly to national authorities:

Sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or inappropriate communication:
U.S. Center for SafeSport — 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)
https://uscenterforsafesport.org/

Known or suspected child abuse:
Call 911 or local law enforcement immediately.

Physical or emotional abuse, or violations of USA Swimming’s Code of Conduct:
USA Swimming Safe Sport — [email protected]
https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport

 

 

Who to Contact at Foxjets

Concerns about a swimmer’s behavior:
Contact the swimmer’s lead coach.

Concerns about an assistant coach:
Contact the Head Coach, Lloyd Larsen — [email protected]

Concerns about the Head Coach:
Contact the Board President, Tom Masters — [email protected]

Concerns about a Board member:
Contact the Board President, or if the concern involves the President, the Board Vice President.

Concerns about a parent or official:
Contact both the Head Coach and the Board President.

 

 

How Foxjets Handles Grievances

  • We gather information from everyone involved.

  • We review the concern using Foxjets policies, USA Swimming rules, and Safe Sport standards.

  • We determine appropriate consequences based on the severity and circumstances.

  • Possible actions include warnings, parent contact, temporary suspension from activities, or loss of privileges.

  • Cases involving abuse, misconduct, or safety risks are reported to SafeSport, USA Swimming, or law enforcement within 24 hours.

 

Full Policy (PDF)

Download: Foxjets Grievance Procedure (Full Version)

 

 

Safe Sport Training

Parents: Strongly encouraged to complete the free Parent Safe Sport Training (see Parent Toolkit above).
Coaches & Adult Participants: Required annually.
Background checks and MAAPP acknowledgment also required.

 

 

Safe Sport Club Recognition

Foxjets holds USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Recognition and is renewing for the upcoming season.