Athlete Information#
Athlete and Sport Program Plan Athlete and sport program plans for U.S. Para Swimming include qualification procedures and criteria for the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team, the schedule of national team activities, qualification criteria for U.S. teams attending major international competitions, and information regarding USOPC direct athlete support and other USOPC athlete benefits for national team members. Plans are updated and posted annually after the conclusion of the competition season. From this page, you can either click to view current performance plans or download a copy onto your computer.
Plans are in PDF format. If you require the document in an alternative format, send your request to paralympicsport.info@usopc.org.
- 2025 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
- 2024 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
- 2023 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
- 2022 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
U.S. Para Swimming Code of Conduct - Athlete Code of Conduct
National Team Travel and Training Support
National Team Athletes eligible to receive a stipend for travel and training support, may submit an application for travel and training support.
Complaint Forms#
Dispute Resolution Hearing Procedures
The USOPC has the authority to hear and render decisions on administrative grievances, opportunity to participate complaints and disciplinary actions (other than alleged violations of the SafeSport Code). Download the below document for an explanation of the process.
Click here to access the Dispute Resolution Hearing Procedures.
To file an Administrative Grievance Complaint pursuant to U.S. Paralympics Complaint Procedures, an individual must complete an electronic form along with a filing fee of $100.
U.S. Paralympics Form for Opportunity to Participate Complaints
To file an Opportunity to Participate Complaint pursuant to U.S. Paralympics Complaint Procedures, an individual must complete an electronic form along with a filing fee of $100.
Report of Alleged Misconduct
Anyone who has information about incidents of an individual who has signed and agreed to abide by the U.S. Paralympics Code of Conduct and allegedly violated the U.S. Paralympics Code of Conduct or any other rule or regulation relating to conduct, may report the details by completing an electronic form.
U.S. Paralympics Form for Disciplinary Action Complaints
To file a Disciplinary Action Complaint pursuant to U.S. Paralympics Complaint Procedures, an individual must complete an electronic form.
Athlete Ombuds#
Athlete Ombuds
Team USA athletes may contact the Office of the Athlete Ombuds for independent and confidential advice on a variety of sport related matters, including their rights, applicable rules, policies or processes, and questions related to resolving disputes and grievances. The Athlete Ombuds can also help Team USA athletes connect with legal counsel or mental health resources if needed. All other NGB athletes (i.e., athletes competing domestically at the masters or youth level, recreational athletes, foreign athletes) are welcome to visit the Athlete Ombuds website to review informational resources and should work directly with their NGB to understand additional resources and options available to them.
• Phone: 719-866-5000
• Email: ombudsman@usathlete.org
• Website: usathlete.org
Athlete Ombuds Confidentiality and Privacy Policy:
(A) In general.—The Office of the Athlete Ombuds shall maintain as confidential any information communicated or provided to the Office of the Athlete Ombuds in confidence in any matter involving the exercise of the official duties of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds. (B) Exception.—The Office of the Athlete Ombuds may disclose information described in subparagraph (A) as necessary to resolve or mediate a dispute, with the permission of the parties involved. (C) Judicial and administrative proceedings.—(i) In general.—The ombudsman and the staff of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds shall not be compelled to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding with respect to any matter involving the exercise of the duties of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds. (ii) Work product.—Any memorandum, work product, notes, or case file of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds—(I) shall be confidential; and (II) shall not be—(aa) subject to discovery, subpoena, or any other means of legal compulsion; or (bb) admissible as evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding. (D) Applicability.—The confidentiality requirements under this paragraph shall not apply to information relating to—(i) applicable federally mandated reporting requirements; (ii) a felony personally witnessed by a member of the Office of the Athlete Ombuds; (iii) a situation, communicated to the Office of the Athlete Ombuds, in which an individual is at imminent risk of serious harm; or (iv) a congressional subpoena.
Anti-retaliation Statement:
No employee, contractor, agent, volunteer, or member of the NGB or USOPC shall take or threaten action against an athlete as a reprisal for disclosing information to or seeking assistance from the Office of the Athlete Ombuds.
USOPC Speak Up Policy
Through its Speak Up Policy, the USOPC Ethics and Compliance team seeks to empower athletes, USOPC employees and volunteers, NGB employees and volunteers, and other individuals within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement to raise and report their concerns. Specifically, the USOPC’s Ethic’s and Compliance team reviews and investigates certain reports regarding NGB compliance with the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and the USOPC or NGB Bylaws, including conflicts of interest and governance issues. The team also reviews and investigates allegations of USOPC non-compliance and alleged code of conduct violations.