Why we’re making this change

After a comprehensive review of our screening needs and the increasing complexity of state and federal requirements, we selected NCSI because of their proven leadership in the youth sports space and their ability to deliver a white glove experience.

Why NCSI

Trusted leader in sports safety

NCSI is the leading background screening provider for the Olympic and youth sports community. They are the official background screening provider for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and 51 Affiliated National Governing Bodies rely on NCSI as their trusted partner to help protect athletes, members, and organizations.

State-Specific Expertise

NCSI specializes in the unique screening requirements of sports organizations and provides expert guidance on state-specific regulations, evolving legislation, and industry best practices. NCSI helps ensure programs remain compliant, consistent, and aligned with the highest safety standards.

Safety, Accuracy, and Service Excellence

NCSI is known for delivering a high-quality experience for both organizations and members with:

• Faster turnaround times on background screens
• NY OCA fee included in the cost of background screen
• Applicant Portal – member is able to check their progress of background screen and live chat the NCSI Support Team

How this impacts clubs and members

With this transition, the overall price of background screenings will increase. This is not a decision we take lightly. Our priority was to select a partner that strengthens our safety program while improving the experience for our clubs and members.

While the base screening cost is higher, this change addresses several areas that have been ongoing challenges and delivers meaningful improvements, including:

• More reliable turnaround times
• Improved processing for international searches
• NY OCA searches included in the cost, eliminating additional fees
• Stronger compliance support to help navigate complex state requirements
• Hands on customer service from a dedicated support team
• Self-service applicant portal where members can track the status of their screening and communicate directly with support.