U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a national independent non-profit organization. The Center believes that all athletes deserve to participate in sports free from any form of emotional, physical and sexual misconduct.
How to Report Misconduct
What is the U.S. Center for SafeSport?
Established in 2017, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is the independent and exclusive authority directed by Congress to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse and misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Center is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Center receives, investigates, and responds to reports of abuse and misconduct from individuals affiliated with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USPOPC) and its National Governing Bodies (NGBs). The Center ensures that the USPOC and NGBs properly apply policies and procedures to govern abuse prevention and maintains a database of individuals sanctioned from participation in their sport.
Throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, the Center trains athletes, parents, coaches, volunteers, and organizations at all levels on best practices and principles for preventing abuse in sport settings. In doing so, the Center advances its mission of making athlete well-being the center of our nation's sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.
US Sailing incorporates The Center’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Program (“MAAPP”) which is a comprehensive program of abuse prevention, including:
- SafeSport Training
- Abuse Prevention Policies
- Mandatory reporting requirements for adults
These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.
As a member of the USOPC, US Sailing supports the Center’s mission to create a healthy, supportive environment for all participants by providing education, resources, and training to all of our individual and organizational members.
What is the SafeSport Code?
The SafeSport Code defines the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s authority and jurisdiction, prohibited categories of abuse and misconduct, and the Center’s process for responding to and resolving abuse and misconduct claims affecting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
The Code applies to all Participants (defined within) in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement and federal law dictates the Center’s authority and jurisdiction within the Movement. The Code was first introduced March 3, 2017 and is revised periodically.
Take SafeSport Training
You will be redirected to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Training homepage. Click Login in the upper right corner of the page.
Special Note For First Time Users of SafeSport’s New Absorb Training Platform: The U.S. Center for SafeSport transitioned to a new training platform hosted by Absorb in April 2021 and your previous SafeSport Training records have been migrated to the new Absorb training platform. To activate your new account, enter the email address you have previously used for SafeSport Training, and click Forgot Password. This will send a password reset notification to your SafeSport Training email address. Follow the instructions to create a new, secure password and log into the training site.
Once logged into your SafeSport Dashboard, select the My Courses tab to view your outstanding SafeSport Training requirements and course completion history.
PLEASE READ! New SafeSport users will be redirected to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Training dashboard and prompted to create a personal SafeSport Training account. During registration, US Sailing members MUST provide their US Sailing Member ID in the "Organization Membership ID" box. All users, including those who are not US Sailing members, must list US Sailing in the required "Name of Sport or Community Organization" box.
NOTE: If these items are not entered into your SafeSport profile, your training certification cannot be transferred to the US Sailing database.
Once logged into your SafeSport Training Dashboard, scroll down to your Catalog and enroll in the SafeSport Trained – NGB1 course. The course will populate in your My Courses tab and you can begin the curriculum.
How to take SafeSport Training
Note: For the easiest experience do not take SafeSport Training from your mobile device.
How Do I Start My SafeSport Training?
- Click on the New User Registration button. This will redirect you to the US Center for SafeSport Training site and you will be prompted to create a new SafeSport training account.
- Complete the SafeSport Training Sign Up Form. IMPORTANT: All US Sailing members must provide their Member ID in the Organization Member ID field. All users must list US Sailing or their local club/sailing organization in the Name of Sport or Community Organization field.
- Once you register your SafeSport Training account you will be directed to the SafeSport Training dashboard. All SafeSport Training courses can be found in the Catalog.
- In the Catalog, enroll in the SafeSport Trained – NGB1 course. Important: SafeSport Trained – NGB1 is the only course you are required to complete. The Catalog contains other courses you may take on a voluntary basis.
- Complete SafeSport Trained – NGB1
U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a national independent non-profit organization. The Center believes that all athletes deserve to participate in sports free from any form of emotional, physical and sexual misconduct.