Every coach, volunteer, team manager, administrator, director, officer, tournament director volunteer, and employee of each member association and of NCYSA. Referees are required to register with NCSRA.

Only risk management approved individuals may participate with a member association or the referee association. Only approved individuals may be present on the team’s side of the field.

Individuals under the age of 18 involved with youth soccer players must also register with the risk management program. Only individuals 18 and older will be subject to a background check.

Everyone that completes a Risk Management application is also required to complete the Sexual Abuse Prevention Training as required by federal law.

Minors will complete the age-appropriate training module instead of the full adult training.

Every year you intend to participate with a NCYSA soccer program. This informs your organization and NCYSA of your desire to volunteer or serve.

Registering in the system does not grant immediate approval. A background check must be performed, and the resulting report reviewed before approval is granted. Background checks are performed every other seasonal year.

Your risk management liaison will know when it is time to conduct a background check once you have registered in the system. Registration for the next seasonal year begins in April of each year for the following fall and spring seasons.

Every year. The link to the US Center for SafeSport will be included within your Risk Management application, including the appropriate link for minor-aged participants.

The initial course can take 60–90 minutes to complete. Refresher courses will then be required each following year and take 15–30 minutes to complete. You will upload your SafeSport certificate of completion to your Risk Management application each year.

The following information is required: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security / Green Card / Visa number, Gender, Address, City and County of Residence, State, Zip Code, Home phone number, and email address.

Previous addresses are required if you have lived less than 5 years at your current address. You must answer all questions truthfully. Failure to provide truthful, accurate answers could result in the immediate denial of your application.

You must assign yourself to the member association you will be participating with each year. Only NCYSA Risk Management Coordinators and Administrators have access to sensitive information such as SS, Green Card, or Visa numbers — local associations do not.

Anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to volunteer or assist with a team must register with the risk management program. The registration form requires a parent or guardian to submit information.

A background check is not performed until an individual turns 18 years of age. It is the responsibility of the Association’s Risk Management Coordinator to submit individuals for a background check when their 18th birthday occurs.

Minors must complete Youth Athlete Abuse Prevention Training provided by the US Center for SafeSport that is appropriate for the age of the minor volunteer, not the age of the players they will be working with.

NCYSA and all amateur sports organizations are required by law to provide Sexual Abuse Prevention Training to volunteers and minors. SafeSport provides that training through the US Center for SafeSport.