Safe Sport Training from USA Swimming


The steps for Safe Sport training are listed below. The course usually takes under an hour to complete. If you have any problems, please email safesport@metro-aquatics.org.


For SafeSport Parent Training:

  1. Go to: https://university.usaswimming.org/landing
  2. Login or register/create a new account.
  3. Click the Parents/Volunteers button to see courses appropriate for parents.
  4. Choose PARENTS GUIDE TO MISCONDUCT IN SPORT by clicking View Info.
  5. Click Start to begin the course.
  6. Complete the training 😊
  7. Download or screenshot your completion certificate.
  8. Email the following to safesport@metro-aquatics.org for service hour credit:
  • Completion certificate as a PDF or screenshot showing your name
  • Name associated with your Metro account
  • Email associated with your Metro account
  • Name(s) of your swimmer(s)


For SafeSport Athlete Training (Swimmers 13 and Over):

Follow the same instructions as above, except:

  1. Select Athletes
  2. Select SAFESPORT FOR YOUTH ATHLETES (13–17)


Important Notes:

  • Complete your training through the USA Swimming website as instructed above.
  • SafeSport completion earns 1 service hour per parent and 1 hour per swimmer age 13 and up, with a maximum of 4 hours per family.
  • Certifications are valid for 18 months. Depending on your completion date, you may not be able to renew each calendar year.
  • Each individual must have their own completion certificate to earn service hour credit.
  • Make sure to sign out between individual users.



Thank you for completing the training and helping to ensure a safe and supportive environment for our athletes!