Safe Sport Parent Education
USA Swimming has now made available a parent education program for their members. The course takes 15-20 minutes, is free, and can be accessed on the USA-S Website under the header "Free Training for Parents".
All non-athlete members of USA-S (coaches & officials) are already required to complete Safe Sport Training.
Read the following two articles about how the most famous swim parent in the U.S., Debbie Phelps, has dealt with her child's swimming career.
http://youthsportsparents.blogspot.com/2008/08/debbie-phelps-to-swim-parents-chill-out.html
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/olympics/bal-sp.olyparents03aug03,0,3531289.story
Resources for Parents from USA Swimming
USA
Swimming Parents Page
(A source of lots of useful information for parents)
10 Commandments for Swimming Parents
Becoming a swim official is the best way for a parent to be involved in their child's sport. There are many different officiating jobs at swim meets, so you should be able to find something that interests you. Check out the requirements to become an official and a clinic schedule on the PVS Officials Web Site. Or, contact your club's Officials Chair for more information.
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