Safety & Security

Welcome to the PYCC Safety Security Program & Background Checking System!

 

What You Need To Know

PYCC does not provide background checks.  You must get them from the providers designated by Pennsylvania. We have provided an outline below of what is needed and links to each of those clearances. Please review the information on this page thoroughly.  Once you've acquired the required clearances you will then upload them to our website via the link provided below "To Access PYCC's Security & Safety Portal".  

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• To Access PYCC's Security & Safety Portal - Click Here (No fee; applications reviewed during a regular review cycle of up to 10 business days)

• Instructions for using the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System:  Click Here (pdf)

• Tips for uploading Clearance Documents:  Click Here (pdf)

 

State Law Change Affects 

The PA Child Protective Services Law changed effective January 1, 2015.  All background checks must be completed using the provider designated by Pennsylvania per the requirements of the law.  Individuals fall into two categories…paid and volunteer…and each has its own set of required clearances. All individuals must upload the required documents into the PYCC's Security & Safety System (link to the portal and additional info at the bottom of the page).

 

Volunteers must provide the following:

  -State Police Criminal Record Check (provided free to volunteers)

  -PA Child Abuse History Clearance  (provided free to volunteers)

  -if PA resident for at least the past 10 years…a complete and notarized Volunteer affidavit

  -if PA resident for less than the past 10 years…FBI Criminal Background Check (requires purchase of clearance)

 

Individuals who are paid to oversee the children/have direct contact with children must provide the following:

  -State Police Criminal Record Check (requires purchase of clearance)

  -PA Child Abuse History Clearance  (requires purchase of clearance)

  -FBI Criminal Background Check  (requires purchase of clearance)

 

PLEASE NOTE:  DO NOT upload receipts; PYCC only accepts clearance certificates.

 

How To Obtain The Required Documents
PA State Police Report:

PA State Police Criminal Record Checks are free for volunteers and cost approximately 22.00 for those who are paid.  They can be obtained online by visiting the State Police web site - Click Here.

 

Child Abuse History Report:

PA Child Abuse History Clearance requests may be made online - Click Here  They are free for volunteers and the cost is approximately 20.00 for those who are paid.

 

FBI Criminal Background Check:
To request an FBI Fingerprint Clearance: Click Here   This link will take you to the page managed by Identogo for the Commonwealth of PA to help individuals attain an FBI clearance. The service code to apply for volunteer fingerprinting is 1KG6ZJ. The approximate cost will be 21.35.  

Volunteer Qualification Affidavit (PDF): Click Here

How To Receive Approval - PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System
 

Step 1 - Obtain the required documents from the appropriate agencies.
 

Step 2 - Upload the required documents into the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System
 

PYCC coaches and volunteers are also required to comply with the Child Protective Services law.

 

Please upload copies of your required documents into your record in the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System. Using this system you'll create an application and upload your documents into your admin record.  You'll use your current login info if you have an account in our online registration system; if you don't have an account you'll need to create one.

Instructions for using the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System:  Click Here (pdf)

PA West Soccer Policy on Player Heath, Safety and Welfare

PA West Soccer Criminal Background Check Policy

PA West Soccer Zero Tolerance Risk Management Policy