OGA’s Safety Policies

The USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy is the foundation for rules, policies and responsibilities for athlete safety and well-being and the prevention of abuse. The policy encompasses the requirements of the “SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements” and federal laws, including the “Protecting Young Victims and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017.”

2021 USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy Documents And Educational Resources

Who To Contact

OGA!
For issues with the below, contact us directly

• Gym cleanliness

• Equipment issues

• Financial disputes

• Scores

• Competitive progression concerns

• Employment disputes

USA Gymnastics
For issues with the below, contact USA Gymnastics.

• Emotional misconduct

• Bullying

• Hazing

• Physical misconduct

• Retaliation related to safe sport

• Prevention Policy violations

U.S. Center for SafeSport
For issues with the below, contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

• Sexual misconduct

• Sexual harassment

• Grooming

• Child abuse

Local Authorities
All instances of the below must be reported to law enforcement:

• Child abuse

• Sexual abuse or criminal activities involving a minor
  
  USA Gymnastics mandates that all members follow state and federal laws governing reporting of child abuse. If you are 18 years of age or older and are subject to USA Gymnastics policy, you are required to report all instances of possible child abuse or neglect to law enforcement and state child services.