The Vernon Hills Swim Team and USA Swimming are committed to the safety and well-being of all of our members, with the welfare of the athletes as the top priority. Thank you for being so committed to protecting those in our care.

• CLICK HERE for the VHST MAAPP Policy - updated Jan 1st, 2025

• All VHST Athletes 18 years and older are required to complete Athlete Protection Training, available at CLICK HERE.

• USA Swimming - Call (719) 866-4578 or report a concern online - CLICK HERE

• USA Center for Safe Sport - 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or visit their website - CLICK HERE



• VHST Safe Sport Coordinator - Robert Wood - Turtles@vhparkdistrict.org

Safe Sport Course For Parents

As part of the Safe Sport initiative. USA Swimming is offering this course to increase awareness. This online training course covers sensitive material, including sexual and physical abuse. The course is presented by Praesidium, which is a national leader in abuse risk management - Click Here

Safe Sport Course for Athletes

You have learned how to be safe in the water - don't dive in the shallow end, no running on deck, and clear the pool when you see lightning - but Safe Sport is about the ways to stay safe outside of the pool too. Kids, please talk to your parents before using this link! This online training course covers sensitive material, including sexual and physical abuse. The course is presented by Praesidium, which is a national leader in abuse risk management - Click Here