Washington Youth Soccer Volunteer

Background Check process

Admins that start the back ground check process on 2.1.2022 it will expire on 4.30.2023

(That is 15 months of Approved status)

Please confirm which season your club currently has registration open for and select that season when registering for a background check. (Spring 2022, Rec Spring 2022, etc.)

The aUS Soccer Learning Center is a one stop place to complete all three of the required documents.

US Soccer Learning Center

FAQ's for the US Soccer Learning Center 

Hello Washington Coaches/Volunteers/BOD/Administrators/Contractors,

When applying for this years background check you will be required by Washington Youth Soccer to complete two Compliance Courses, as required by Federal and State laws. There is NO financial cost to you for the Compliance Courses.

There are NO paper certificates.

Compliance Courses are as follows:   

Safe Sport (SS) 

Intro to Safety  (combined SCA and CC)

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Concussion Compliance (CC) 

These courses will expire 1 year after completion. You will be able to renew the courses 60 days prior to the expiration date. You will receive an email notfication 60 days before expiration from the Learning Center. 

When completing the two courses. The digtal certificates will transfer into your account. This may take up to 24 hours to show in your account. If you need the digtal certificates sooner please contact your club registrar. Registrars can assist in syncing the data sooner. 

Please, click on the link for instructions to complete each certificate:

How to do the Back Ground Check and required certificates

How to do the Back Ground Check and required certificates in spanish

 Why do I need to complete all of the certificates?

  • These certificates are mandated by federal and state laws, along with US Soccer and USYS. Washington Youth Soccer goal is to be the top association and make soccer the preeminent sport in the USA. These extra safety precautions are a step in that direction.

 

  • If you do not have a current approved background check, you will not have any access to teams or administrative functions in Sports Connect Association Product.

 

If you are a parent of a minor that is going to referee (non-USSF certified) small sided games and are required to do a back ground check:

  • You must first call Sports Connect Association Product Customer Support at 1.888.213.3999.
  • Customer Support will assist you in creating an admin account for a minor 
  • The minor will need their own Sports Connect Association Product username and password to complete the process

 

Thank you for volunteering!!!

 If you have any issues during this process and need further assistance please call

Sports Connect Association Product Customer Support: 1.888.213.3999

Business Hours:

Technical Support Hours
Monday - Friday:  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Sunday: Closed

  

If you are a parent of a youth that is going to referee small sided games and are required to do a back ground check. You must first call Sports Connect Association Product at 1.888.213.3999  The hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm and Saturday 7:00am - 3:00pm  pacific standard time. Sunday they are closed. They will assist you in creating an admin account for the youth.  The youth will need their own username and password to complete the process.





Links:
 

Background Check Policy

 


Washington Youth Soccer