by Protect Youth Sports | Feb 9, 2016 | Industry News
The interest in and prevalence of youth sports background checks as a pre-employment and pre-volunteering measure is skyrocketing. The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) says this is attributed to two factors: the increased exposure of high-profile reports of...
by Protect Youth Sports | Jan 26, 2016 | Industry News
The Albuquerque Public School system is facing an embarrassing situation; one that largely could’ve been avoided with a proper hiring procedure that included routine youth sports background checks for all employees, staff, coaches and volunteers. It began last summer....
by Protect Youth Sports | Jan 12, 2016 | Industry News
If you’re in charge of a youth sports league or team, we know you don’t have enough time. The list of duties you’re responsible for is mind-blowing – hiring, scheduling, equipment, finances. And this is only a partial list! We applaud your dedication to our...
by Protect Youth Sports | Dec 29, 2015 | Compliance Updates, Industry News
It’s common knowledge that most local youth sports leagues and/or teams are run, staffed and assisted by volunteers. Without the knowledge, enthusiasm, and time commitment these folks’ make, our children may not have as many opportunities to participate in youth...
by Protect Youth Sports | Dec 15, 2015 | Industry News
The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League are making shock-waves this season for their (so far) undefeated season. But a story on the team’s website is capturing our attention for an entirely different reason. The post, “Scouts Honor: The Importance of...
by Protect Youth Sports | Dec 1, 2015 | Compliance Updates, Industry News
After-school programs often rely on buses to transport students. Sometimes the buses (or vans or whatever they use) are operated by the private-sector business who is running the after-school activity program. Other times, the school district provides the buses....
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