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Quick and seamless youth sports age verification

With automatic age and grade verification, Ankored helps promote fair play without the manual chasing and checking of documents. That way, athletes compete safely and parents can confidently trust your program.

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Promoting fair play across 500+ programs

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Age verification keeps every game safe and fair

When it comes to youth sports, even a few months can make a difference. When there are differences in size, speed, and strength, the likelihood for injury and unfair play goes up. Validating ages before game time ensures every kid plays against their peers, stops disputes before they start, and builds trust across the organization. 

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Automatically verify player age and eligibility for your program

Every club, league, or tournament can have their own age cutoff. Ankored automatically verifies documents for proof of age and eligibility under your program's specific criteria. That means every verified player belongs in the division they're registered for. 

  • AI-powered review Ankored validates each submission against submitted names and birth dates, while experts review any flagged entries
  • Rapid verification 95% of players are verified in seconds, the rest within 24 hours so every player is ready for game day.
  • Validated player IDs Verified players receive a digital ID for use across your programs with a seamless renewal process.
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Go from upload to verified in just a few clicks

Ankored's automated age verification is simple for parents while maximizing efficiency for program operators. Teams easily go from chasing down proper documents to rosters verified before game day.

  1. Families upload documents

    Families access the verification requirement through their Ankored profile on desktop or mobile. They upload their athlete's birth certificate or passport for age and school documentation for grade.

  2. AI validates authenticity

    Ankored's AI analyzes documents using sophisticated fraud detection to identify manipulated documents. It check for authenticity markers including official seals, formatting consistency, data integrity, and any signs of alteration.

  3. Experts review where necessary

    Documents that require additional verification are reviewed by trained specialists within 24 hours so every edge case receives proper attention.

  4. Digital badges get issued

    Approved verifications generate digital badges valid for one year that are displayed on player profiles and can be shared via the platform across programs.

  5. Renewal reminders sent automatically

    Before verifications expire, families receive automated reminders to renew, which only need an updated headshot.

Prioritizing your athlete's safety on and off the field

Ankored only collects what's needed so that the platform can verify a player's age and grade. All materials are encrypted from upload to storage, and our platform is rigorously tested and certified by third party auditors for proper security.

  • Verified, then deleted Uploaded documents are deleted within 7-days following player verification, so nothing stays behind.
  • Exceeding industry security standards Ankored is SOC 2, Type II certified, HIPAA and COPPA compliant, and boasts a comprehensive biometric data policy.
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Verify player ages without the headaches

Ankored automatically verifies 95% of player ages, which means more time on the field and less time scrutinizing birth certificates.

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Questions about age verification with Ankored

How long does age verification take with Ankored?

Most players (95%) are verified within seconds of document upload. Submissions that need a closer look are reviewed by a trained expert within one business day. 

Can age verification be completed on a phone with Ankored?

Yes. Families using Ankored can take a photo of their document with their phone and upload it via their portal from their device of choice. 

How long is age verification valid?

Ankored verifies player ages and provides a digital ID for one year from their approval. Families receive reminders to renew their verification, which requires a new headshot and nothing else. 

Can Ankored player IDs be used across programs?

Yes. Once a player is verified, it carries across programs within the same organization such as tournaments or leagues run by the same provider. Programs outside the organization you are verified with may require additional verification. 

What documents are accepted by Ankored?

Age verification can be completed with a government-issued birth certificate, passport, or identification. 

Does Ankored perform fraud detection on submitted documents?

An AI authenticity check reviews each document for security features and signs it isn’t genuine.  A wrong-person check rejects a parent’s birth certificate or an adult’s ID submitted for a child.

What happens to submitted documents?

Documents uploaded to Ankored for age verification are deleted from the platform within 7-days if verification is complete, or within 90 days if verification is left incomplete. Only the verification result and badge are kept.