USA Wrestling has long had systems in place to protect its participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse and other types of abuse and misconduct that can be harmful to youth athletes and other participants. The safety of its athletes, coaches, and volunteers is of paramount importance to USA Wrestling. This includes both on-mat and off-mat safety.

USA Wrestling is committed to creating the safest possible environment for participation in wrestling. We pledge to protect, support, and empower our athletes through this Safe Sport Program. USA Wrestling grants the privilege of membership to individuals and Member Programs committed to its mission. The privilege of membership may, therefore, be withdrawn or denied by USA Wrestling at any time where USA Wrestling determines that a member or prospective member's conduct is inconsistent with the mission of the organization or the best interest of the sport and those who participate in it.

The USA Wrestling Safe Sport Handbook incorporates the Center’s SafeSport Code and adds certain specifics that are relevant to the sport of wrestling.

Safe Sport Program

What is the U.S. Center for SafeSport?

What is the SafeSport Code?

What are the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)?

Why does USA Wrestling have its own Safe Sport Handbook?

Where do I report a potential violation?