U.S Center for SafeSport

If you are an "Adult Participant" you will need to take the SafeSport Core Training or Refresher Core Training on an annual basis. Furthermore, parents who wish to access the backroom at a National Event who are not a registered coach must have a current SafeSport Core Training.

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1. A member of USA Weightlifting;

2. An employee or board member of USA Weightlifting or a USAW Club, to include a USAW Club Director or USAW Club Coach;

3. Within the governance or disciplinary jurisdiction of USA Weightlifting or a USAW Club; or

4. Authorized, approved, or appointed by USA Weightlifting, or a USAW Club to have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes.

Additionally: This term shall also include any minor who participates in, or participated within the previous 12 months in, a non-athlete role partially or fully under the jurisdiction of an NGB, USOPC, or LAO. Examples include, but are not limited to: officials, coaches, or volunteers. This may include volunteers, medical staff, trainers, chaperones, monitors, contract personnel, bus/van drivers, officials, adult athletes, staff, board members, and any other individual who meets the Adult Participant definition

SafeSport partners with USA Weightlifting to prevent misconduct in the sport of weightlifting. SafeSport provides educational materials, investigates cases and works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to keep the Olympic and Paralympic Movement free from abuse of any type.

To add any prior trainings or SafeSport certifications submit a request here and SafeSport will add it to your USAW profile.