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CENTRAL MASS FLAG WORCESTER

NFL Flag Official League

BACKGROUND CHECK INFO

Participant Safety & Background Checks

Central Mass Flag Worcester is committed to the safety of our participants. All of our coaches and staff go through thorough background checks.

Background checks are REQUIRED for all Coaches and Staff. The organization used by Central Mass Flag Worcester is CHECKR.

Purpose of Screening

Background Checks have been implemented by Central Mass Flag Worcester for the purpose of:

  • Promoting a safe, nurturing, and supportive athletic environment in which youth athletes can pursue their athletic goals.
  • Providing peace of mind for parents allowing their child to participate in the sport of flag football.
  • Partnering with the best: We have selected CHECKR as our national provider. More information is available at CHECKR.com.

Please note: this screening is not intended to serve as a profiling tool nor can screening guarantee that incidents of abuse by coaches will not occur. Background screening is designed as a preventative risk management tool.

What Coaches Can Expect

  • We require any coach who has access or direct contact with youth athletes (under 18) during scheduled practices or games to submit information for a check.
  • Coaches must also review and acknowledge the Coaches Code of Conduct waiver.
  • Background checks will require an applicant’s full name, social security number, and date of birth.
Strict Enforcement:
League Coordinators are vigilant in the protection of our youth. Coach’s tee shirts and rosters are not given to coaches until a background check has been completed and passed.

Disqualifying Criteria

Coaches will be screened for convictions of the following crimes:

  • Felony (best described as, but not limited to, any crime punishable by confinement greater than one year)
  • Any crime involving force or threat of force against a person
  • Any crime in which sexual relations is an element, including “victimless” crimes of a sexual nature (including pornography)
  • Any crime involving controlled substances (not paraphernalia or alcohol)
  • Any crime involving cruelty to animals

Central Mass Flag Worcester

41 Main St 
Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430

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