SAFESPORT CERTIFICATION

Requirements – current member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

Cost – FREE to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Members

Adult Certification

Log into your Members Only page using your membership number and password
Select SafeSport Certification from the menu
Follow the applicable instructions for either first-time certification or certification renewal for those who have taken the course previously
Email your certificate of completion to compliance@usawaterski.org
Certification Renewal – Annual

The Center for SafeSport offers a refresher course (estimated 20-30 minutes to complete) for those who have been previously certified. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports will send an email notification with a link to complete the refresher course when your certification is due for renewal. Certification is valid for ONE year.

Youth Training Courses

The U.S. Center for SafeSport Youth Training courses include courses for children of pre-school age; grades K-2; grades 3- 5; middle school and high school. These free online trainings are designed as an introduction for minor athletes and their parents or other caregivers to understand the importance of positive, welcoming environments in sports where misconduct like bullying or abuse is less likely to happen, and to know where to report abuse, should it occur.
Go to the Youth Training Courses link located under SafeSport Resources on our Web site and follow instructions
Note that a Parental Consent Form For Youth Training must be completed and emailed to compliance@usawaterski.org prior to completing any of the youth training courses
Each course is hosted on safesporttrained.org. Select the “Not Affiliated” option from the organization drop-down list (it should be the first selection).
Download and email the certificate of completion to compliance@usawaterski.org
BACKGROUND SCREENING

Requirements
be at least 18 years of age and a current member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports
have a valid social security number
Cost - $30

Level 1 Instructors and International Team members will receive a specific link for completing the background screening via email. All others should follow the directions below.
Log into your Members Only page using your membership number and password
Select Background Screening from the menu
Follow the applicable instructions to complete your application, acknowledge disqualification criteria and purchase the screening
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports will notify you via email of your pass/fail status

Renewal - Once every two years

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports will send you an email notification when your screening is due for renewal.

QUESTIONS? Email compliance@usawaterski.org