(2024.A) The Background Screening will remain a 2-year Credential but will now become a REVOLVING calendar year credential.  For example, if an applicant applies for and clears their background on 1-15-2024 then their background will be good thru 1-15-2026.  The former static calendar year of 1-1-XX to 12-31-XX no longer applies.  Adjustments to expiration dates have been made to staff that have completed backgrounds in the last 6 months.

(2024.B) The Safesport credential will remain as an ANNUAL REVOLVING calendar year credential.. Safesport training occurs in the following sequence by federal law: Core - Refresher 1- Refresher 2 - Refresher 3 - Return to Core. The grace period to complete Safesport has been CHANGED to 45-days in order to comply with federal law and USSF Bylaw 212-3. It is imperative that staff use their Legal Name, DOB and the SAME Email address for GotSport, Safesport & the Learning Center in order to ensure credential synchronization.

(2024.C) Beginning with the 2024 season, there will no longer be any physical Risk Management cards. Because the system is now integrated electronically and risk management status (including suspensions, revocations, etc.) reflects instantly in certified rosters the use of a physical card has become obsolete. The system also provides instant notification to club admins, staff and other necessary parties of status changes. NYSWYSA will continue to provide RM verification where necessary for tournament registrations and other activities which require RM validation for participation.