SAFESPORT
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Associated Recreation Council (ARC) are committed to creating a safe and positive environment for athletes’ physical, emotional and social development and to ensuring that it promotes an environment free of misconduct. To that end, SPR-ARC has adopted the following SafeSport Guidelines (hereinafter called “guidelines”) as they relate specifically to SPR-ARC run activities at SPR boating centers. The intention of these guidelines is to promote and provide an educational environment free of misconduct.
REPORTING
To report an incident of misconduct or abusive behavior experienced in a Green Lake Crew program, please fill out the Misconduct Report Form below.
For any SafeSport question or concern, you can email PKS_safesport@seattle.gov or any of the employees below.
Jason Coffman – Recreation Program Coordinator – jason.coffman@seattle.gov
Tamara Oki – Recreation Specialist – tamara.oki@seattle.gov
Haley Yeager – Rowing Supervisor – haley.yeager@seattle.gov
Michael Bookspun – Recreation Attendant – michael.bookspun@seattle.gov
POLICY
Download Green Lake Small Craft Center’s SafeSport policy below.
PARENT EDUCATION
If you are a parent of a Green Lake Junior Rower, you can take the US SafeSport course, “Parent Guide to Recognizing Misconduct in Sport” on the USRowing website. You will need to register for a membership to take the course.
PARENT RESOURCES
These resources can help parents recognize, prevent, and respond to misconduct or abusive behavior.
YOUTH EDUCATION
Green Lake athletes – both juniors and masters – ages 18 and over are required to take the US SafeSport course, “Abuse Prevention for Adult Athletes.”
Green Lake athletes ages 13-17 are welcome to take the US SafeSport course, “SafeSport for Youth Athletes (Ages 13-17).”
These courses can be found on your USRowing home page after you log in.
STAFF REQUIREMENTS
All Green Lake staff are required to re-certify with SafeSport annually.