The USA Curling SafeSport Handbook has been developed to protect athletes, volunteers, and staff while participating in events conducted under the auspices of USA Curling, including championships, curling camps, and educational clinics.

It also applies to, among others, individuals who have been certified by the USCA as a coach, instructor, official, or ice maker and are functioning in that capacity either within their club or at a bonspiel or other event. For a complete list of Covered Individuals, see Section 1 of the USA Curling SafeSport Handbook. All member clubs are encouraged to use this program as a foundation for club-specific abuse and harassment policies and procedures, as the entire curling community must work cooperatively to promote an environment that is free from such behaviors.

The USA Curling SafeSport program went into full effect on Jan. 1, 2014. All Adult Participants are required to comply with the policy and procedures outlined in this document, which is updated from time to time. Adult Participants are also required to abide by relevant policies and procedures of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, as outlined in the USA Curling SafeSport Handbook.

The SafeSport Code

The SafeSport Code establishes consistent standards of response and resolution to abuse and misconduct claims across the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)

The MAAPP is a collection of proactive prevention and training policies for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement. It has three primary components: an Education and Training Policy, Required Prevention Policies, and Recommended Prevention Policies. The Center developed the MAAPP to assist National Governing Bodies, Paralympic Sport Organizations, Local Affiliated Organizations, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and other individuals to whom these policies apply in meeting their obligations under federal law.