What is SafeSport?

SafeSport provides information for all members of the sports community, to understand what misconduct is and provide a pathway to report misconduct. Please visit SafeSport and go to the ABOUT tab to learn more. Washington Youth Soccer supports this initiative and we need everyone to participate.

Types of at-risk abuse include:

  • Bullying

  • Harassment

  • Hazing

  • Emotional Misconduct

  • Physical Misconduct

  • Sexual Misconduct, including Child Sexual Abuse

Who is SafeSport for?

We all play a role in creating a safe environment in youth sports.

  • Organizations

  • Coaches

  • Volunteers

  • Parents

  • Referees

  • Athletes

Why SafeSport?

Sport provides athletes with an opportunity to develop specific athletic skills, as well as life skills. Unfortunately, sport can also be a high-risk environment for misconduct and abuse.

Click here for more information on SafeSport

Rules to Follow:

  • If you see something, say something

  • Report to Risk Manager

  • Report it to the Sports Center Created by the Statute

  • Report to Local Law Enforcement

Here is the link and to access the SafeSport training modules for free, and a bit more background information from WYS.

Once you have completed the training you should upload the certificate to your user profile at Affinity.

I've enclosed instruction at the bottom of this message.

The three 30-minute training modules including Sexual Misconduct Awareness, Mandatory Reporting, and Emotional and physical misconduct can be found here at the SafeSport website: http://safesport.org/authentication/register?token=ee57337f-31f9-421d-b095-82fc8c8c4c41

  1. Enter the Access Code: YC3E-6P5G-YYIL-CS2M

  2. Individuals will then be asked to create an account.

  3. The participating organization is US Soccer.

All participating adults and minors are required to complete training videos prior to September 1, 2019. Participating adults and minors include: Contractors, volunteer referees, any paid staff (i.e.: personal trainers, massage therapist, office staff)

  • SafeSport completion certificates will be required for participation.

  • Required to be verified by the organization administrator.

  • Training is required annually.

READ US SOCCER POLICY 212-3:

https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/pz10a914hdd9952yuuzpdo5b1wbhncmv

SafeSport/Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest Compliance Update:

Volunteers/Coaches/Administrators/Staff can now login to their Affinity profiles and locate required video links information.

  1. Login to My Account

  2. Click on Certificates

  3. They can upload their certificate from this location