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In-Program Contact Policy (Chinese)

This one-sheet document outlines how In-Program Contact is defined in the MAAPP, listing its three essential components, and outlining scenarios to help users assess whether certain interactions meet the In-Program Contact standard.

Transportation Policy (Chinese)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Transportation Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Electronic Communications Policy (Chinese)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Electronic Communications Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

One-on-One Interactions Policy (Chinese)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the One-on-One Interactions Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Minor Athlete Dual Relationship Consent Form (Chinese)

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to authorize Dual Relationships exceptions (defined in the MAAPP) to certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP.

Minor Athlete General Consent Form (Chinese)

This series of model consent forms for sport administrators allows parents and guardians to authorize certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer that consent as required by the MAAPP.

MAAPP Event Signage- Poster (Chinese)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations.

Lodging Policy Consent Form (Chinese)

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to formally authorize exceptions to lodging requirements (based on in-program-contact rules or the Close-in-Age exception, outlined in the MAAPP), to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP. 

2022 MAAPP Manual (Chinese)

Providing detailed information on MAAPP standards, how participants and organizations should implement these policies, sample scenarios, and best practices for appropriate operations and interactions.

MAAPP Event Signage – Locker Rooms (Chinese)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations.

MAAPP Social Media Toolkit (Chinese)

A collection of posts and graphics that can be used by national governing bodies on their social media feeds to communicate key aspects of the MAAPP in concise and compelling for.

One-on-One Interactions Policy (French)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the One-on-One Interactions Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Electronic Communications Policy (French)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Electronic Communications Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

In-Program Contact Policy (French)

This one-sheet document outlines how In-Program Contact is defined in the MAAPP, listing its three essential components, and outlining scenarios to help users assess whether certain interactions meet the In-Program Contact standard.

Transportation Policy (French)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Transportation Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

2022 MAAPP Recap: What You Need To Know

This one-page document introduces our podcast series for adult athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents. Get practical tips for implementing MAAPP policies.

MAAPP Event Signage – Locker Rooms (French)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations.

Personal Care Assistant Consent Form (French)

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to formally authorize exceptions to MAAPP requirements (based on exceptions related to personal care assistants), to help organizations administer that consent as required by the MAAPP.

2022 MAAPP Manual (French)

Providing detailed information on MAAPP standards, how participants and organizations should implement these policies, sample scenarios, and best practices for appropriate operations and interactions.

Lodging Policy Consent Form (French)

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to formally authorize exceptions to lodging requirements (based on in-program-contact rules or the Close-in-Age exception, outlined in the MAAPP), to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP. 

Minor Athlete Dual Relationship Consent Form (French)

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to authorize Dual Relationships exceptions (defined in the MAAPP) to certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP.

Minor Athlete General Consent Form (French)

This series of model consent forms for sport administrators allows parents and guardians to authorize certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer that consent as required by the MAAPP.

MAAPP Social Media Toolkit (French)

A collection of posts and graphics that can be used by national governing bodies on their social media feeds to communicate key aspects of the MAAPP in concise and compelling for.

MAAPP Event Signage- Poster (French)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations.

In-Program Contact Policy (Spanish)

This one-sheet document outlines how In-Program Contact is defined in the MAAPP, listing its three essential components, and outlining scenarios to help users assess whether certain interactions meet the In-Program Contact standard. 

Electronic Communications Policy (Spanish)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Electronic Communications Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Transportation Policy (Spanish)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Transportation Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

One-on-One Interactions Policy (Spanish)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the One-on-One Interactions Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

MAAPP Event Signage – Locker Rooms (Spanish)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations. 

MAAPP Event Signage- Poster (Spanish)

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations. 

Lodging Policy (Spanish)

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Lodging Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

2022 MAAPP Manual (Spanish)

Providing detailed information on MAAPP standards, how participants and organizations should implement these policies, sample scenarios, and best practices for appropriate operations and interactions.

MAAPP Social Media Toolkit (Spanish)

A collection of posts and graphics that can be used by national governing bodies on their social media feeds to communicate key aspects of the MAAPP in concise and compelling for.

MAAPP Series Conclusion 2021

The concluding episode of this yearlong series reinforces the importance of these policies and summarizes topics and learnings from prior series episodes.

MAAPP FAQs

Common policy questions are answered, including nuances of the “observable and interruptible” standard, and guidance on electronic communications and locker rooms.

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies: USA Luge

The full policy text applicable for USA Luge, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required standards. This document may include added standards specific to the sport and approved by the Center and NGB.

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies: USA Golf

The full policy text applicable for USA Golf, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required standards. This document may include added standards specific to the sport and approved by the Center and NGB.

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies: Karate

The full policy text applicable for the USA National Karate-Do Federation, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required standards. This document may include added standards specific to the sport and approved by the Center and NGB.

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies: Gymnastics

The full policy text applicable for USA Gymnastics, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required standards. This document may include added standards specific to the sport and approved by the Center and NGB.The full policy text applicable for USA Gymnastics, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required […]

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies: U.S. Soccer

The full policy text applicable for the U.S. Soccer Federations, for which the model MAAPP sets a minimum basis of required standards. This document may include added standards specific to the sport and approved by the Center and NGB.

How NGBs are Implementing the MAAPP

In this podcast, representatives from three U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement national governing bodies discuss how they are implementing revised guidance in the 2022 MAAPP throughout their organization.

Why the MAAPP?

This podcast details the development and rationale for the 2022 MAAPP, and how they help prevent abuse and misconduct related to young athletes in sport settings.

2022 MAAPP

This podcast introduces the 2022 MAAPP and summarizes important changes to this version relative to the original 2019 MAAPP version.

The RoadMAAPP Episode 6: Summary

This one-minute animated video on the MAAPP summarizes learnings from five previous episodes that detail various aspects of these policies.

The RoadMAAPP Episode 4: Transportation and Lodging

This one-minute animated video introduces MAAPP requirements related to sport-related transportation and lodging. It is the fourth in a series of six episodes detailing various aspects of these policies.

The RoadMAAPP Episode 3: Electronic Communications

This 90-second animated video introduces MAAPP requirements related to electronic communications as well as the Open and Transparent standard. It is the third in a series of six episodes detailing various aspects of these policies.

The RoadMAAPP Episode 2: In-Program Contact; One-on-One Policy

This two-minute animated video introduces key definitions related to the MAAPP, including In-Program Contact and the Observable and Interruptible requirement, and is the second in a series of six episodes detailing various aspects of these policies.

MAAPP Event Signage – Locker Rooms

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations. 

MAAPP Event Signage – Poster

These sign templates can be used by national governing bodies, local affiliate organizations, and their event directors to inform their attendees of MAAPP rules at key event locations. 

Minor Athlete Dual Relationship Consent Form

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to authorize Dual Relationships exceptions (defined in the MAAPP) to certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP.

Personal Care Assistant Consent Form

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to formally authorize exceptions to MAAPP requirements (based on exceptions related to personal care assistants), to help organizations administer that consent as required by the MAAPP.

Lodging Consent Form

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to formally authorize exceptions to lodging requirements (based on in-program-contact rules or the Close-in-Age exception, outlined in the MAAPP), to help organizations administer consent as required by the MAAPP.

Minor Athlete General Consent Form

These model consent forms allow parents or guardians to authorize Dual Relationships exceptions (defined in the MAAPP) to certain sport-related activities involving their minor athlete, to help organizations administer that consent as required by the MAAPP.

Transportation Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Transportation Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Meeting and Training Sessions Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Meeting and Training Sessions Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Lodging Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Lodging Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Locker Rooms and Changing Areas Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Locker Rooms and Changing Areas Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

Electronic Communications Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the Electronic Communications Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

One-on-One Interactions Policy

This one-sheet document outlines the application, requirements, and exceptions to the One-on-One Interactions Policy in the MAAPP, including answers to common questions.

In-Program Contact

This one-sheet document outlines how In-Program Contact is defined in the MAAPP, listing its three essential components, and outlining scenarios to help users assess whether certain interactions meet the In-Program Contact standard. 

2022 MAAPP At-A-Glance

An eight-page primer summarizing essential attributes of MAAPP scope and application, as well as important definitions.

2022 MAAPP Manual

Providing detailed information on MAAPP standards, how participants and organizations should implement these policies, sample scenarios, and best practices for appropriate operations and interactions.

2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies

The full model text of the Center’s education, training, and prevention policies binding U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement organizations and relevant individuals, effective January 1, 2022. These minimum standards may be bolstered by others adopted by national governing bodies in sport-specific, center-approved MAAPP policies.

MAAPP Social Media Toolkit

A collection of posts and graphics that can be used by national governing bodies on their social media feeds to communicate key aspects of the MAAPP in concise and compelling for.

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