USRowing Grievance Procedures Complaint Form

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Regarding Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct

If you're reporting suspicion of Child Abuse

If your suspicion meets the definition of Child Abuse as described in the USRowing Safe Sport Policy Manual, Section 203 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, or any applicable state law, you MUST contact law enforcement AND report your concern directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Child Abuse is defined by the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 as physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child, including human trafficking and the production of child pornography.

If you're reporting an allegation of Sexual Misconduct

If your allegation meets the definition of Sexual Misconduct as described in the USRowing Safe Sport Policy Manual, you MUST submit it directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Offenses include, but are not limited to: sexual or gender-related harassment, non-consensual sexual contact or intercourse, (or attempts to commit the same), sexual exploitation, intimate relationships involving an imbalance of power, or bullying, hazing, or other inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature.

To report a concern to the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Go HERE or call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233). You can learn more about the Center's jurisdiction and process HERE.

For all other misconduct concerns, select NEXT below.
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Types of Misconduct and How to Report Concerns

Many misconduct complaints follow other processes prior to the USRowing Grievance Procedures. These include:

Safe Sport

National Team Selection

Jury Appeals

Safety Expectations

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Organizational Member Disputes

USRowing Policy

Referrals to Law Enforcement

You can read more about these types of misconduct and their respective complaint processes below, or by reviewing the USRowing Code of Conduct. If you are a member of the USRowing National Team or competing for a place on the team, you can also reach out to the USRowing Athlete Council HERE.

If you believe your complaint applies to the USRowing Grievance Procedures, please select NEXT below.

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Safe Sport. You can report a suspected violation of the SafeSport Code, the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP), or the USRowing Safe Sport Policy HERE. As a reminder, any suspicion of child abuse or sexual misconduct must be reported directly to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport HERE or by calling 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233).

National Team Selection. If you believe you've been wrongfully denied membership to the team, you must follow the procedures of the regatta fairness committee or selection panel as applicable. You can reach the USRowing Athlete Council HERE for more information.

Jury Appeals. Any appeal by a crew based on the decision of a jury must be addressed in accordance with Rule 2-608(f) of the USRowing Rules of Racing.

Safety Expectations. The USRowing Safety Expectations Policy guides coaches and administrators as they design or update their rowing safety programs. If you have a concern about a rowing organization's or individual's safety practices or want to report a safety incident, you can do so HERE.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Any unsportsmanlike conduct (as defined by the USRowing Rules of Racing) witnessed by a race official must be addressed in accordance with Rule 2-410 of those rules. Allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators at a race should be brought to the attention of the regatta director, or in the case of a USRowing-hosted event, any USRowing representative.

Organizational Member Disputes. If you have a complaint regarding a USRowing organizational member, including employment, staff policies, or other internal disputes, you must first follow that organization's local policies and procedures. If you are unable to resolve directly with that organization, you may report a concern through USRowing's Grievance Procedures.

USRowing Policy. If you disapprove of policy decisions by the USRowing Board of Directors or executive leadership, you can reach out to them directly HERE.

Referrals to Law Enforcement. If any law enforcement agency has been referred or is investigating a misconduct concern, USRowing may stay any action until the outcome of that agency's process.
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ANTI-RETALIATION & CONFIDENTIALITY

We know it can be difficult to make an allegation of misconduct. You can review the USRowing Grievance Procedures for an overview of our anti-retaliation and confidentiality policies. You can also reach out to us HERE with any questions.
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Regarding Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct

If you're reporting suspicion of Child Abuse

If you're reporting an allegation of Sexual Misconduct

To report a concern to the U.S. Center for SafeSport

For all other misconduct concerns, select NEXT below.

Types of Misconduct and How to Report Concerns

ANTI-RETALIATION & CONFIDENTIALITY