SafeSport Eligibility Requirements 3

Question 1

An NGB wants to grant a temporary exemption to a new staff member who has not yet completed SafeSport training. What is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Restrict the staff member from any one-on-one contact with minors until training is complete

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Allow the staff member full access while they complete training within a week

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Grant the exemption because the NGB has discretion to waive requirements

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Require the staff member to sign a waiver in lieu of training

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a recognized category of individuals required to complete SafeSport training?

Accepted Answer

Athletes competing exclusively in masters (adult) divisions with no youth involvement

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Coaches

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Referees and officials who work with minor athletes

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Team managers who travel with youth teams

Question 3

SafeSport training must be refreshed on what schedule to maintain ongoing eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every six months

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Every two years

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Only once, with no renewal required

Question 4

A coach transfers from one NGB to another. Which statement about their SafeSport training is correct?

Accepted Answer

Their existing valid certification typically transfers and remains recognized

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They must complete entirely new training regardless of prior certification

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Training is not required for inter-NGB transfers

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They must wait 90 days before their prior certification is accepted

Question 5

Which scenario would most likely trigger a review of an individual's eligibility to participate despite having completed SafeSport training?

Accepted Answer

The individual has a pending SafeSport investigation or is on the Centralized Disciplinary Database

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The individual missed one refresher module

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The individual transferred NGBs recently

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The individual's training was completed more than six months ago

Question 6

A parent volunteers to help at a one-time tournament but will be supervised by staff at all times and have no independent contact with athletes. What likely applies?

Accepted Answer

They may be considered a low-risk volunteer and may have reduced or no training requirement depending on NGB policy

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Full SafeSport core training is required before the event

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They must complete training within 24 hours of the event

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They are automatically exempt because they are a parent

Question 7

Under SafeSport policy, who bears responsibility for ensuring that covered individuals within an NGB have completed their required training?

Accepted Answer

Both the NGB and the individual covered person share responsibility

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Solely the individual covered person

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Only the U.S. Center for SafeSport

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Only the athlete's parents or guardians