What paperwork do I have to sign each year?
Rule- USA
- USA Swimming
- 10 and under
- Age group swimming
- 2026 rules
- Parents
USA Swimming's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP, effective January 1, 2025) requires:
- The MAAPP itself: every athlete, parent or legal guardian, coach and other non-athlete member of a club must review it and agree to it in writing every year. The club keeps the signed agreement.
- Travel consent: you must give written consent, at least once a year, for all team travel and lodging. You can withdraw it at any time.
- Optional consents, also at least yearly and in writing, if you want them:
- one-on-one transport of your child by an adult in the program
- individual training sessions outside regular practice (and you must be allowed to watch them)
Clubs must also adopt an anti-bullying policy and a photography policy, which athletes and parents review and agree to every year.
Added 21 Oct 2026