SafeSport Eligibility Requirements 2

Question 1

Which of the following individuals is generally EXEMPT from the SafeSport training requirement?

Accepted Answer

A volunteer who never has one-on-one contact with athletes

Answer

A non-athlete member who is 18 years or older

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An athlete who competes at the recreational level only

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A coach who works exclusively with adult athletes

Question 2

Under SafeSport policy, when must an individual complete the required training relative to their participation or employment?

Accepted Answer

Before participating or within the timeframe specified by their NGB

Answer

Within 90 days after starting

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At the end of the season

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Only when renewed annually by default

Question 3

A youth athlete who is 16 years old registers with a national governing body. Which SafeSport training requirement applies to this athlete?

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate training if the NGB requires it for minors

Answer

Full adult SafeSport training immediately

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No training is required for minor athletes

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Training is only required after they turn 18

Question 4

Which entity has primary authority to establish and enforce SafeSport training eligibility requirements for its members?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Center for SafeSport

Answer

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

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The individual athlete

Answer

The National Governing Body (NGB)

Question 5

A part-time seasonal coach works with youth athletes for only two months per year. Does the SafeSport training requirement apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the requirement applies regardless of how many months per year they work

Answer

No, seasonal workers are always exempt

Answer

Only if they work more than six months

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Only if their NGB opts into the seasonal rule

Question 6

If a covered individual's SafeSport training certification lapses, what is the immediate consequence regarding their eligibility?

Accepted Answer

They are ineligible to participate until the certification is renewed

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They may continue participating until the end of the calendar year

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They receive a 30-day probationary period with no restrictions

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They must submit a written appeal before losing eligibility

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'covered adult' under SafeSport regulations?

Accepted Answer

An adult with authority over or regular contact with amateur athletes

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Any adult who is a registered athlete regardless of age group

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Any U.S. citizen who participates in sports

Answer

An adult who has been previously investigated by SafeSport