YOUTH & PARENT SAFESPORT
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ARE ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTANDING WHEN YOU ARE IN A SAFE, RESPECTFUL SPORTING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FREE OF ABUSE.
USA Taekwondo has a broad demographic of members. Half of USATKD members are under the age of 17. USATKD believes knowledge is an important step to preventing abuse and misconduct.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport offers two (2) FREE online courses for children of varied ages and their parents or caregivers.
USA Taekwondo encourages all athletes and parents to use this valuable training. These courses introduce minor athletes to the importance of positive welcoming environments in which bullying and abuse are not tolerated. The courses also let course takers know where to report abuse or misconduct, if it occurs.
This course educates young athletes ages 5–12 about the difference between discipline and abuse and encourages them to reach out to a trusted adult when something is not right. It also stresses the importance of being a good teammate, positive sportsmanship, and having a healthy sport environment focused on fun and safety. Parental consent required at the start of course. Parents should plan to take the course alongside their child to supervise and reinforce important lessons.
This course focuses on consent and respectful behavior, supporting friends who have experienced abuse or misconduct, and resources for reporting. Parental consent required at the start of course. Note: This course does not satisfy the SafeSport® Trained Core training requirement.
Designed for parents of youth athletes at any age, this free course educates parents on recognizing, responding to, and preventing abuse and misconduct in their child’s sport setting. Featured are voices and perspectives of experts and advocates, with sound guidance on fostering positive and safe sport experiences for children both on field and at home. Parents will come away equipped with information and tactics to minimize risks of harm to their children.
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