Clearances

Anyone interested in coaching football or cheer MUST obtain both state Child Abuse and state Criminal Record checks every season. Failure to provide proof of both clearances will result in failure to coach.

New clearance requirements for adult volunteers responsible for the welfare of a child or having direct contact with children went into effect 7/1/2015.

If you have been a PA resident continuously for the past 10 years

1. PA State Police Criminal Record Check — https://epatch.pa.gov/home
2. ChildLine (PA Child Abuse History Clearance through the Department of Human Services) — https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3. Signed Disclaimer affirming no charges in other states — Disclosure Statement for Volunteers (PDF)

If you have NOT been a PA resident continuously for the past 10 years

1. PA State Police Criminal Record — https://epatch.pa.gov/home
2. ChildLine (PA Child Abuse History Clearance) — https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3. FBI Criminal Background Check (fingerprint check) — https://www.pa.cogentid.com