The #1 priority for Babe Ruth League is the safety and protection of
our players, volunteers, and families.
New for the 2024 season! You will need to establish your SportsEngine HQ account to register for Background Check and Abuse Prevention Training.
As Administrator of your League, you will need to establish your League SportsEngine HQ account. You will need to distribute your league specific membership link to all your Coaches and Volunteers for the 2024 season.
Leagues may purchase discount codes to cover the cost of their volunteer Background Screening fee (New code required for 2024 season)
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Cost
$25.50/Person
Fee covers two years. Only volunteers without 2022 background
check must complete registration for 2024 Background Check
& Abuse Prevention Training.
FACT: For
less than $5/player per year
, you're getting the highest level of background screening and
abuse prevention training in youth baseball/softball in the
country.
Have questions? Please fill out the form below and you'll be contacted.
For immediate assistance, call: 800-880-3142 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
Learn More About the
National Athlete Safety Program
National Athlete Safety Program
For the fifth year in a row, we’re providing the “Gold Standard” in youth
baseball/softball national verified background check screening, and
will be requiring all Babe Ruth League-affiliated leagues
to complete their safety requirements through our designated
provider.
Benefits of SportsEngine HQ Membership
- Each league has their own SportsEngine HQ Eligibility dashboard
- Easily track individual's credential requirements to participate on one screen, including Background Checks, and Abuse Training.
- Quickly send reminder messages to groups or individuals who still need to complete outstanding requirements.
Mandatory National Rule
All managers, coaches and league board members as well as any
person who has consistent & direct contact with players
through league sanctioned activities, must have a National
Verified Background Check and Abuse Prevention Training
approved through Babe Ruth League, Inc. every 2 years*.
*This will require leagues to use NCSI Sports Engine platform
for all background checks and abuse prevention training.
National Athlete Safety Program:
Background Checks & Abuse Prevention Training
Background Checks & Abuse Prevention Training
- On February 14, 2018, the President signed the “Safe Sports Act”.
- This federal law created the need for abuse prevention training for people working in all youth sports.
- It also created mandatory reporting requirements that if not followed could impose a $125,000 federal civil judgment.
Source: NCSI
*Pass through fees can range from a few dollars up to $95 per search. Pass through fees are fees charged by county or state governments for accessing criminal records.
*Pass through fees can range from a few dollars up to $95 per search. Pass through fees are fees charged by county or state governments for accessing criminal records.
Partnership Strength
As part of our SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) Initiative, we’re pleased to announce we’ve expanded our partnership with SportsEngine HQ, and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) to be the official provider of our Athlete Safety Program.
There are many important reasons we moved to an exclusive provider for background screening services and abuse prevention training:
- Local league boards will be relieved of managing background checks and making determinations, saving time and limiting liability exposure.
- Increased protection for our players, families and volunteers with a verified screening that is uniform across the board, raising our standards to the highest in youth baseball and softball.
- Help to stabilize liability insurance rates for local leagues.
- Will ensure all leagues are in full compliance easily by having our safety programs fully integrated in our Sports Engine HQ registration and roster system.
Athlete Safety Program Process
Fast. Easy. Comprehensive.
FAQs/Help Articles
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