Hillside Swim Team – Safer Youth Sports Act Compliance

Colorado Safer Youth Sports Act (SB24-113) Compliance Notice

Hillside Pool & Swim Team is committed to the safety and well-being of all youth participants. In accordance with Colorado’s Safer Youth Sports Act (SB24-113), we maintain the following safety standards for all youth athletic activities.

Official Colorado Law:

Parents may review the full text of the Safer Youth Sports Act (SB24-113) here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-113

Criminal History Checks
All coaches, including paid and regular volunteer coaches, are required to complete a criminal history record check prior to the start of the season.

Mandatory Reporter Training
All coaches complete annual Mandatory Reporter training to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Colorado law.

Abuse Prevention Training
Hillside encourages and provides access to annual abuse prevention training for coaches and regular volunteers, covering prohibited conduct and appropriate one-on-one interactions.

Prohibited Conduct Policy
Hillside Pool maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, harassment, or misconduct. 

Code of Conduct
All parents, spectators, coaches, volunteers, and athletes are required to follow our Code of Conduct to ensure a respectful and safe environment for our community.

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

Suspected child abuse or neglect must be reported immediately to:

Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)

In an emergency, call 911.

Reports may also be made online at: https://colorado.gov/reportabuse

How Colorado Law Defines “Coach”

Under Colorado’s Safer Youth Sports Act, a “coach” is a person with recurring supervisory authority over youth participants.

Individuals providing occasional, passing, or general volunteer support without supervisory responsibility are not considered coaches under the law.

How This Applies to Swim Meet Volunteers

Under Colorado’s Safer Youth Sports Act, background checks and annual training are required for individuals who serve as coaches or have recurring supervisory authority over youth participants.

The following chart explains which Hillside Swim Team roles meet that definition and which do not.