SafeSport Eligibility Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following individuals is generally EXEMPT from the SafeSport training requirement?
- A volunteer who never has one-on-one contact with athletes (Correct answer)
- A non-athlete member who is 18 years or older
- An athlete who competes at the recreational level only
- A coach who works exclusively with adult athletes
Correct answer: A volunteer who never has one-on-one contact with athletes
Individuals who have no one-on-one contact with minor athletes and meet other exemption criteria may be excluded from the mandatory training requirement.
Question 2: Under SafeSport policy, when must an individual complete the required training relative to their participation or employment?
- Within 90 days after starting
- Before participating or within the timeframe specified by their NGB (Correct answer)
- At the end of the season
- Only when renewed annually by default
Correct answer: Before participating or within the timeframe specified by their NGB
SafeSport requires covered individuals to complete training before participation or within their NGB's designated timeframe.
Question 3: A youth athlete who is 16 years old registers with a national governing body. Which SafeSport training requirement applies to this athlete?
- Full adult SafeSport training immediately
- No training is required for minor athletes
- Age-appropriate training if the NGB requires it for minors (Correct answer)
- Training is only required after they turn 18
Correct answer: Age-appropriate training if the NGB requires it for minors
Minor athletes may be subject to age-appropriate SafeSport education if their NGB has established such a requirement.
Question 4: Which entity has primary authority to establish and enforce SafeSport training eligibility requirements for its members?
- The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
- The individual athlete
- The U.S. Center for SafeSport (Correct answer)
- The National Governing Body (NGB)
Correct answer: The U.S. Center for SafeSport
The U.S. Center for SafeSport sets the overarching training requirements, while NGBs must implement and enforce them for their members.
Question 5: A part-time seasonal coach works with youth athletes for only two months per year. Does the SafeSport training requirement apply?
- No, seasonal workers are always exempt
- Yes, the requirement applies regardless of how many months per year they work (Correct answer)
- Only if they work more than six months
- Only if their NGB opts into the seasonal rule
Correct answer: Yes, the requirement applies regardless of how many months per year they work
SafeSport training requirements apply to covered individuals based on their role and contact with minors, not the duration of the season.
Question 6: If a covered individual's SafeSport training certification lapses, what is the immediate consequence regarding their eligibility?
- They may continue participating until the end of the calendar year
- They are ineligible to participate until the certification is renewed (Correct answer)
- They receive a 30-day probationary period with no restrictions
- They must submit a written appeal before losing eligibility
Correct answer: They are ineligible to participate until the certification is renewed
A lapsed certification renders a covered individual ineligible to participate until they complete and renew the required training.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes a 'covered adult' under SafeSport regulations?
- Any adult who is a registered athlete regardless of age group
- An adult with authority over or regular contact with amateur athletes (Correct answer)
- Any U.S. citizen who participates in sports
- An adult who has been previously investigated by SafeSport
Correct answer: An adult with authority over or regular contact with amateur athletes
A covered adult is defined as someone who has authority over, or regular contact with, amateur athletes within the SafeSport framework.
SafeSport Eligibility Requirements 2
Which of the following individuals is generally EXEMPT from the SafeSport training requirement?