CVST Bullying Policy
CVST Bullying Policy
From the CVST Handbook
All CVST Practice Groups will be talking about Bullying and going over the CVST Bullying Policy today at their practices today. If your swimmer is not at practice today, it is strongly recommended that you go over the policy with them at home. This policy comes down as a directive of USA Swimming and all USA Swimming Teams must have a policy in place.
Action Plan of the Carrollwood Village Swim Team to Address Bullying
PURPOSE
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Carrollwood Village Swim Team (CVST) and will not be tolerated. Bullying is counterproductive to team spirit and can be devastating to a victim. CVST is committed to providing a safe, caring and friendly environment for all of our members. If bullying does occur, all athletes and parents should know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell a coach, board member or athlete/mentor.
Objectives of CVST’s Bullying Policy and Action Plan:
1. To make it clear that CVST will not tolerate bullying in any form.
2. To define bullying and give all board members, coaches, parents and swimmers a good understanding of what bullying is.
3. To make it known to all parents, swimmers and coaching staff that there is a policy and protocol should any bullying issues arise.
4. To make how to report bullying clear and understandable.
5. To spread the word that Carrollwood Village Swim Team takes bullying seriously and that all swimmers and parents can be assured that they will be supported when bullying is reported.
WHAT IS BULLYING?
The USA Swimming Code of Conduct prohibits bullying. Generally, bullying is the use of aggression, whether intentional or not, which hurts another person. Bullying results in pain and distress.
