USATF’s Safe Sport Recognized Association Program

USATF’s Safe Sport Recognized Association Program allows Associations to demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for all Association members through implementing, enforcing, and monitoring USATF’s Safe Sport Program. Associations have the opportunity to earn three different levels of recognition – Bronze, Silver or Gold, which can be upgraded annually. Once acquired, Associations will be able to advertise the corresponding USATF Safe Sport badge on their Association platforms and USATF will encourage parents to consider the measures of protection that Associations have implemented.

The Facts

• Voluntary and no-cost program for all USATF Associations
• Applications are open on June 1 and December 1 each year, where Associations are invited to submit detailed information demonstrating they have met the below criteria.
• Earn one of three levels of USATF Safe Sport Recognized badges
• Focused on Association Safe Sport policies, procedures, and processes
• Successful completion demonstrates a commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for all Association members

Levels of the USATF Safe Sport Recognized Association Program Criteria 

(Note: Each level is all-encompassing of the level previous)
 

*Applicable Adults is defined as any Adult Participant to have Regular Contact with and/or Authority over Minor Athletes (i.e., officials, coaches, Association leadership, Committee members, club leaders, and frequent volunteers)
**Either USATF’s or the Club’s own Code of Conduct

Submissions

Click here to submit your application.