Safe Sport Compliance

Our Commitment to Athlete Safety and Well-being

Overview

Leviathan is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for all athletes. We support and comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport's mission to end abuse in sport and create a culture of respect and safety.

Our Safe Sport Commitment

We are dedicated to:

• Maintaining a safe environment free from abuse and misconduct
• Supporting the physical and emotional well-being of all athletes
• Promoting respectful and ethical behavior in swimming
• Complying with all Safe Sport requirements and best practices
• Encouraging reporting of concerns and protecting whistleblowers

Prohibited Conduct

In accordance with Safe Sport policies, the following conduct is strictly prohibited on our platform and in all swimming-related activities:

Types of Misconduct

• Sexual Misconduct: Including child sexual abuse and any sexual interaction between an athlete and an adult in a position of authority
• Physical Misconduct: Including physical abuse and any act that causes physical harm
• Emotional Misconduct: Including verbal abuse, harassment, and acts that harm an athlete's emotional well-being
• Bullying: Including cyberbullying and hazing
• Harassment: Including discriminatory harassment based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
• Grooming: Building trust with a minor for the purpose of sexual abuse

Reporting Obligations

Mandatory Reporting

All adults involved in swimming programs have a duty to report suspected abuse or misconduct. This includes:

• Coaches and assistant coaches
• Officials and administrators
• Adult athletes
• Parents and guardians who observe concerning behavior

How to Report

If you suspect abuse or misconduct:

1. Immediate Danger: If someone is in immediate danger, call 911
2. Report to U.S. Center for SafeSport: File a report at uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern or call 1-833-5US-SAFE
3. Report to Local Authorities: Contact local law enforcement or child protective services
4. Report to USA Swimming: Contact USA Swimming's Safe Sport staff

Prevention and Education

Training Requirements

We encourage all users involved in coaching or team administration to:

• Complete Safe Sport training through the U.S. Center for SafeSport
• Stay current with annual refresher training
• Understand mandatory reporting requirements
• Learn to recognize signs of abuse and misconduct

Best Practices

We promote these Safe Sport best practices:

• Two-Deep Leadership: Avoid one-on-one interactions between adults and minors
• Open Communication: Maintain transparent communication with parents
• Professional Boundaries: Maintain appropriate coach-athlete relationships
• Travel Policies: Follow safe travel guidelines for team trips
• Electronic Communication: Keep all electronic communication professional and include parents when communicating with minors

Creating a Positive Environment

Beyond preventing abuse, we strive to create a positive swimming environment by:

• Focusing on athlete development over winning at all costs
• Encouraging good sportsmanship and respect for all
• Supporting athletes' mental health and well-being
• Celebrating effort and improvement, not just results
• Building inclusive teams that welcome all athletes

Platform-Specific Policies

User Conduct

On the Leviathan platform:

• All communication must be respectful and appropriate
• Harassment or bullying through the platform is prohibited
• Sharing inappropriate content is strictly forbidden
• User accounts engaging in misconduct will be terminated

Data Protection

To protect minor athletes:

• We limit the personal information displayed publicly
• Parents can request removal of their child's information
• We do not share minor athlete data with third parties without consent

Resources

Important Safe Sport resources:

• U.S. Center for SafeSport
• USA Swimming Safe Sport
• Safe Sport Helpline: 1-833-5US-SAFE (1-833-587-7233)
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Our Ongoing Commitment

Safe Sport is not just about compliance—it's about creating a culture where every athlete can thrive. We are committed to continuous improvement in our Safe Sport practices and welcome feedback from our community on how we can better protect and support athletes.

Contact Us

For questions about our Safe Sport policies or to report concerns about platform use:

• Email: safesport@leviathan.fit
• For urgent concerns, please contact appropriate authorities directly

Remember: If you suspect abuse or misconduct, you have a moral and potentially legal obligation to report it. When in doubt, report. It's better to err on the side of athlete safety.