USS Parents Corner  
How can parents ensure their kids are ready for the season? 

• Make sure your athlete has the correct membership for their level of competition. Please check with your child’s club or coach if you’re uncertain.  
• If your athlete is 17 years old and will turn 18 at any time of the season (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), please make sure they have completed SafeSport training, which is required to activate their membership. 
• When your athlete turns 18, make sure they have registered for background screening. Remember, they have 45 days to complete the screening process and receive a green light determination. Go here for more information on background screening.
• Check to see whether your child’s club is on the Non-Compliant Club List for any outstanding requirements they have yet to complete.
• Check to see whether your child’s coach is a member in good standing. You may use the Member Lookup tool. Other available tools include the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Central Disciplinary Database (CDD), which tracks those within the Olympic movement who may have sanctions, restrictions, or who are ineligible to participate. U.S. Ski & Snowboard also maintains an  Organizational Exclusion List for those within our sports who are suspended or ineligible.

VARA 

• All of the above.
• Make sure your athlete is a member of VARA,
• Check membership status here.