Coaches & Volunteers: Background Check and SafeSport

The Rose Rich Girls Softball Association, in partnership with District 43 and USA Softball, is committed to a safe, positive environment for every athlete. To maintain this standard:

          • All volunteers (dugout, team parents, practice helpers, etc.) must complete an annual background check.
          • All coaches (head and assistants) must complete both an annual background check and SafeSport certification before the season begins.

All certifications are managed through USA Softball of Texas: usasoftballoftexas.com

After you log in (or create and account), look for Compliance Check section on your dashboard and follow the prompts to complete each requirement. Items must show current/approved in your profile before you may coach or volunteer in the dugout or on the field.

         • Annual deadline: Certifications expire August 31 each year. Re-certification is required annually.
         • Processing time: Please allow several days for processing the background check - start early.
         • Proof of completion: Upload your completed certificate to your USA Softball profile. Your certificate will remain in your SafeSport account if you should need to download it again. If requested, you may also email copies to [email protected]

Failure to complete the required certifications will prevent participation as a coach or volunteer during practices and games. Thank you for helping keep our league safe and strong.

Step-by-step checklist

1. Go to usasoftballoftexas.com
2. Log in or create a new account and complete your profile.
   
3. On your dashboard, find Compliance Check next to your name.
   
4. Click Background Check and submit the required information and payment.
   
5. Coaches only: Click SafeSport and complete the online training (new coaches complete the full course; returning coaches complete the refresher).
6. Download your certificate from SafeSport after the online training has been completed.
7. Return to your USA Softball of Texas dashboard  and upload your certificate. Confirm that each item shows current/approved.
   
8. If requested, email copies of your certificate to [email protected]
   
9. Re-certify annually on September 1st (all items expire August 31).