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Every requirement your organization needs, verified, organized, and pre-packaged for your use.

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Ankored’s Requirements Library is a pre-built collection of over 100 common youth sports compliance requirements you can select from when setting up your compliance tracking. No more guessing what you need or hoping you haven’t missed anything.

Requirements Library
  • Connected to leading providers like American Red Cross, CDC, SafeSport, and other education organizations.
  • Each requirement is pre-configured for automatic tracking.
  • Simple role-based customization allows you to assign the right requirements to the right people instantly: volunteers, coaches, staff, or players.

Library Components

    Background Checks & Clearances

    Trust starts with knowing who's working with your athletes. Our integrated background check solutions provide comprehensive screening through leading providers like JDP, NCSI, Yardstik, and Biometrics4all. From basic national searches to multi-level county verifications and LiveScan fingerprinting, we cover every compliance scenario.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Multi-level National Background Checks (Levels 1-3).
    • Canadian Background Checks (C-PIC).
    • State-specific clearances (CORI/SORI, PA Child Abuse).
    • Continuous Sex Offender Monitoring.
    • LiveScan Fingerprinting (CA/FL).
    • Age & Grade Verification.
    • Identity Verification.

    Abuse Prevention

    Every adult in youth sports needs to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse. Our abuse prevention training partners deliver evidence-based education that creates cultures of safety.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (6 program-specific versions).
    • Athletes' Abuse Prevention Training.
    • Reporting Child Sexual Abuse Training.
    • Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace.
    • Reporting & Investigations Training.
    • Policies and Procedures Implementation.

    First Aid & Safety

    When emergencies happen, preparation saves lives. Our safety certifications ensure your staff can respond immediately and effectively to injuries, medical events, and crisis situations.

    We support any document you may want to collect and verify such us:

    Key Requirements Include:

    • CPR Certification
    • First Aid Certification
    • CDC Heads Up Concussion Training
    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (including Lindsay's Law)
    • Narcan Training
    • Seizure Response Certification
    • Bloodborne Pathogen Control
    • Active Shooter Response Training

    Swimming & Water Safety

    Water-based programs demand specialized safety protocols. Our aquatics requirements ensure your pools, beaches, and waterfront activities meet the highest safety standards.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Lifeguard Certification
    • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
    • Ellis Association Training
    • Aquatics Staff Training Modules
    • Swim Team Coach Certification
    • Boat Launch Staff Training

    Coaching & Training

    Great coaching transforms young athletes. Our coaching development partners — including Positive Coaching Alliance, NAYS, and sport-specific governing bodies — provide professional training that goes beyond X's and O's.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Positive Coaching Alliance Certification (Levels 1-3)
    • Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
    • Coaching with Empathy
    • Triple Impact Competitor (athlete leadership)
    • NAYS Coaching Certification
    • Sport-specific certifications (USA Lacrosse, USA Baseball, USA Swimming, USSSA)
    • CDC Heads Up Concussion Training for Coaches

    Program Administration

    Efficient operations free up time for what matters: serving your community. These administrative training sessions help your team manage programs, technology, and people with confidence.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Effective Program Management
    • Staff Onboarding & Training
    • Technology Platform Training (EZ-Facility, RecTrac)
    • Policies & Procedures Implementation
    • Rosters & Attendance Management
    • Camp Director Guidelines

    Team Culture & Ethics

    Culture isn't an accident, it's intentional. These requirements establish the standards, expectations, and shared values that make your organization a place where athletes, families, and staff want to be.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Coaches Code of Conduct.
    • Parent and Player Agreements.
    • Zero Tolerance Policies.
    • Positive Coaching Pledges.
    • Child Protection & Safety Agreements.
    • Bullying Prevention Training.
    • Mission & Values Alignment.

    Employment & Legal

    Legal compliance protects your organization and the people you serve. These essential documents ensure proper employment relationships, liability protection, and regulatory adherence.

    Key Requirements Include:

    • Signed Employment Contracts
    • W-9 & W-4 Forms
    • Independent Contractor Agreements
    • Volunteer Applications & Agreements
    • Waiver of Liability Forms
    • Direct Deposit Authorizations
    • Staff Information Applications
    • Job Descriptions & Role Definitions

    How It Works

    Three Steps to Complete Compliance

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    FAQs

    Can I add custom requirements to the library?

    Absolutely. Upload custom training, forms, or certifications specific to your organization. They'll integrate seamlessly with our existing library.

    How often are requirements updated?

    We monitor regulatory changes and provider updates continuously. When requirements change, we notify affected organizations immediately.

    What if my state has unique requirements?

    Our Requirements Library includes state-specific clearances and certifications. During onboarding, we'll help you identify and configure everything your state requires.

    Do requirements automatically renew?

    Yes. Set renewal schedules for each requirement type. Ankored automatically sends reminders before expiration and tracks renewal completion.

    Questions about which requirements your organization needs?

    Our compliance experts will help you build a custom safety program that meets your state, sport, and insurance requirements.