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Background Screening Overview

The USGA Safeguarding Program includes required background screening for adults who have regular contact or authority over Minor Athletes who are part of U.S. National Development Program or any USGA Team.  The USGA follows screening criteria in the USOPC Background Check Policy.  The required screenings are conducted by, National Center for Safety Initiatives, LLC (“NCSI”), which is a leading provider of youth sports background checks.   For information about the screening criteria and process, please see the Background Screening Policy. For more information see the USGA Safeguarding Program Policies.