SafeSport training is required annually for applicable ASA participants & to be taken in your Gotsport profile.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. U.S. Center for SafeSport’s policies and procedures apply to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement organizations and affiliated individuals, based on the Center’s authority established by federal law.
Who Is Required to Complete SafeSport?
SafeSport requirements apply to:
- Coaches
- Managers
- Administrators working with minor athletes
- Applicable adult athletes
- Players who turn 18 during the seasonal year
ASA seasonal year runs August 1 through July 31.
Adult Athletes are athletes who are 18 years of age or older who have regular contact participating on teams with “Minor Athletes” (this includes, but is not limited to training, scrimmages, games, etc.)
Players 18+ years-old or will turn 18-years-old by July 31st each seasonal year must also complete a SafeSport training prior to carding. For players turning 18-years-old during the seasonal year, parent/guardian consent MUST be obtained PRIOR to completing the training directly through GotSport. Follow the instructions above to complete or sync a training.
QUESTIONS?
For additional assistance, contact:
Jennifer Pfeiffer
Executive Director
jennifer@alsoccer.org