The U.S. Center for SafeSport Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies

(MAAPP), a collection of proactive prevention and training policies for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement to help create a safer and healthier environment in which minor athletes can thrive. The MAAPP was originally released in 2019 to support organizations and individuals in preventing abuse in sport and meeting requirements under federal law. As a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, we ask parents and volunteer to follow these policies.

The MAAPP focuses on in-program contact between an Adult Event Participant and a minor athlete and covers the following Required Prevention Policies: One-on-One Interaction, Meeting and Training Sessions, Athletic Training Modalities, Massages and Rubdowns, Locker Rooms and Changing Areas, Electronic Communications, Transportation, and Lodging.

All Required Prevention Policies apply at any event or competition sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All Required Prevention Policies must be followed by: Adult Event Participants who have direct contact with minor athletes, are authorized to have direct contact with minor athletes, or have authority over minor athletes.

Please review the MAAPP at a Glance and USA Triathlon’s SafeSport Policies and References.

Mandatory Reporting

Adult Event Participants (including volunteers and parents) are Mandatory Reporters. If you see or hear a report of any form of abuse, whether it is sexual, physical, mental or another type of abuse you are required to report that abuse within a 24-hour period. You can file a report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport through its online reporting form or by calling the U.S. Center for SafeSport at 833-587-7233 or USA Triathlon at trisafe@usatriathlon.org.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please email trisafe@usatriathlon.org.