{"id":1442,"date":"2023-06-18T15:28:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T15:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/?page_id=1442"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:50:46","slug":"risk-management-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/risk-management-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Management Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- NCYSA Risk Management Overview - Custom HTML Block -->\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&#038;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n  .entry-title { display: none !important; }\n  .content .entry { padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }\n  .content .entry-header { margin-bottom: 0 !important; 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Every adult involved in NCYSA programs must complete a risk management application and SafeSport training each year.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"red-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"links-section\">\n  <div class=\"links-grid\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/us-center-of-safesport-2\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\">\n        <h3>Risk Management &amp; SafeSport Training<\/h3>\n        <p>Overview of what is required to participate<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/report-a-safesport-concern\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\">\n        <h3>Report a SafeSport Concern<\/h3>\n        <p>File a report confidentially<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/tournaments-travel-safety-resources-and-documents\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M5 21V7l8-4 8 4v14\"\/><path d=\"M9 21v-4h6v4\"\/><path d=\"M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\">\n        <h3>Hotel &amp; Tournament Safety<\/h3>\n        <p>Travel safety resources and documents<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/adult-athletes\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\">\n        <h3>Adult Athletes<\/h3>\n        <p>Risk management for adult participants<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/member-services-sexual-abuse-education-documents\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 17H20\"\/><path d=\"M6.5 2H20v20H6.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\">\n        <h3>Prevention Documents<\/h3>\n        <p>Sexual abuse prevention education resources<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>FAQ<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"faq-section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"faq-section-sub\">Everything you need to know about Risk Management and SafeSport requirements.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>Who must complete a Risk Management application?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p>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.<\/p>\n      <p>Only risk management approved individuals may participate with a member association or the referee association. Only approved individuals may be present on the team&#8217;s side of the field.<\/p>\n      <p>Individuals under the age of 18 involved with youth soccer players must also register with the risk management program. <strong>Only individuals 18 and older will be subject to a background check.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>Who must complete SafeSport Training?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p>Everyone that completes a Risk Management application is also required to complete the Sexual Abuse Prevention Training as required by federal law.<\/p>\n      <p>Minors will complete the age-appropriate training module instead of the full adult training.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>When do I complete a Risk Management application?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p><strong>Every year<\/strong> you intend to participate with a NCYSA soccer program. This informs your organization and NCYSA of your desire to volunteer or serve.<\/p>\n      <p>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.<\/p>\n      <p>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 <strong>April<\/strong> of each year for the following fall and spring seasons.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>When do I complete SafeSport Training?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p><strong>Every year.<\/strong> The link to the US Center for SafeSport will be included within your Risk Management application, including the appropriate link for minor-aged participants.<\/p>\n      <p>The initial course can take 60\u201390 minutes to complete. Refresher courses will then be required each following year and take 15\u201330 minutes to complete. You will upload your SafeSport certificate of completion to your Risk Management application each year.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>What information do I need to provide?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p>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.<\/p>\n      <p>Previous addresses are required if you have lived less than 5 years at your current address. You must answer all questions truthfully. <strong>Failure to provide truthful, accurate answers could result in the immediate denial of your application.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p>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 \u2014 local associations do not.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>How do minors (under 18) register with Risk Management?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p>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.<\/p>\n      <p>A background check is not performed until an individual turns 18 years of age. It is the responsibility of the Association&#8217;s Risk Management Coordinator to submit individuals for a background check when their 18th birthday occurs.<\/p>\n      <p>Minors must complete Youth Athlete Abuse Prevention Training provided by the US Center for SafeSport that is appropriate for <strong>the age of the minor volunteer<\/strong>, not the age of the players they will be working with.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleRmFaq(this)\"><h3>What is SafeSport?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n      <p>NCYSA and all amateur sports organizations are required by law to provide Sexual Abuse Prevention Training to volunteers and minors. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/us-center-of-safesport-2\/\">SafeSport<\/a> provides that training through the US Center for SafeSport.<\/p>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"docs-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>Documents<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"faq-section-title\">Member Service Risk Management<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"faq-section-sub\">Downloadable manuals, forms, and resources.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"docs-list\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/5nca2dyjkk17ulrqcpyll\/manual.pdf?rlkey=3jx1bcdweiuzlv5n69jromrnp&#038;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"doc-row\">\n      <div class=\"doc-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-text\"><h4>Risk Management Policy Manual<\/h4><p>Member Service Risk Management, Member Services \u2013 Manuals<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-badge\">PDF<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/2adgfeyxlqs9ekl7c4lg7\/statementAppeal.pdf?rlkey=ff1fubusfxj58i2cmmvz01cf1&#038;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"doc-row\">\n      <div class=\"doc-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-text\"><h4>Statement of Appeal and Signature<\/h4><p>Member Service Risk Management<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-badge\">PDF<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2023\/06\/file.aspx-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"doc-row\">\n      <div class=\"doc-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-text\"><h4>Recognize to Recover<\/h4><p>Member Service Risk Management<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"doc-badge\">PDF<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"docs-note\">You may find more Recognize to Recover documents and Medical-Safety resources on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/medical-and-safety\/\">Medical and Safety<\/a> page of this website.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"contact-callout\">\n  <div class=\"contact-callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"contact-callout-text\">\n      <h3>Questions About Risk Management?<\/h3>\n      <p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:wendy@ncsoccer.org?subject=Risk%20Management\">Wendy Burns<\/a> for any questions regarding NCYSA Risk Management.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"mailto:wendy@ncsoccer.org?subject=Risk%20Management\" class=\"contact-callout-btn\">Email Wendy<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  function toggleRmFaq(el) {\n    var item = el.parentElement;\n    var answer = item.querySelector('.faq-answer');\n    var isOpen = item.classList.contains('open');\n    var allItems = document.querySelectorAll('.rm-page-wrap .faq-item.open');\n    for (var i = 0; i < allItems.length; i++) {\n      if (allItems[i] !== item) { allItems[i].classList.remove('open'); allItems[i].querySelector('.faq-answer').style.maxHeight = '0'; }\n    }\n    if (isOpen) { item.classList.remove('open'); answer.style.maxHeight = '0'; }\n    else { item.classList.add('open'); answer.style.maxHeight = answer.scrollHeight + 'px'; }\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Member Services RISK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Protecting our players, coaches, and communities. 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