Background Checks are required for all coaching and race director certifications and for any race director hosting youth events.
USA Triathlon Certified Coaches and Race Directors must maintain a current "Green Light (Clear)" background check at all times. Background checks are performed by the National Center for Safety Initiatives (“NCSI”).
- Follow this link: http://www.ncsisafe.com
- Click on “Applicant Submission and Status Check”
- Select the option “If you've been instructed to submit a background check for your organization, please click here”
- Enter this 8 digit number: 53247331
- Select “No” to “Is this your first background check with NCSI?”
- Background checks can take up to 10 business days to process, so please plan accordingly when initiating a new check with your expiration date in mind to ensure that your new background check clears before your current one expires.