Safeguarding

All Adult Participants, defined as adults involved with NGBs, PSOs, LAOs (clubs), or the USOPC, must complete SafeSport training. This includes any adult who:

1. Holds membership or a license with an NGB, PSO, LAO, or the USOPC.
2. Serves as an employee or board member within these organizations.
3. Falls under their governance or disciplinary authority; or
4. Is authorized to have regular contact with or authority over Minor Athletes.

SafeSport training for parents and athletes is encouraged to support a safer sports environment, though it’s not required. Find the links to both Parent and Athlete Training below to get started.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is dedicated to building a safe, respectful sports community free from abuse. Access resources like the SafeSport Ready™ app, training programs, and a Centralized Disciplinary Database. Explore their tools, reporting options, and prevention protocols to help create safer environments across sports.

To support our clubs in implementing the MAAPP policy, IYSA has created a free training portal. This portal allows Board Members, Staff, Volunteers, and other Adult Participants to easily access and complete their SafeSport training, ensuring compliance with policy requirements.

The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) are designed to protect young athletes and ensure safe environments in sports. Start with the MAAPP Intro to learn about these important guidelines, then explore the full MAAPP Policy, effective since January 1st, 2022, for detailed information. For a simpler overview, check out the MAAPP Manual—a user-friendly guide based on the policy.

The Safe Soccer Clearance program by U.S. Soccer offers a streamlined, “green light/red light” system for verifying participant eligibility through background checks and SafeSport training. Currently in beta, it simplifies safeguarding for clubs, providing tools for annual verification, training, and centralized support.

Explore Safe Soccer Clearance details below.

Resources, definitions, FAQs, and reporting instructions, offering clear guidance on Idaho’s laws for mandatory reporting, anonymity options, and protections for reporters can be found here. Refer to the detailed guidelines and contact information to support children’s safety in your community.

In line with our commitment to SafeSport and the MAAPP policy, we provide this resource to help report any concerns about the safety and well-being of children. The link below connects you to essential information on how to recognize, report, and respond to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

For a step-by-step guide on registering as a Board Member, watch the video instructions by clicking below.