AYSO's Safe Haven:  Keeping AYSO Players and  Volunteers Safe

AYSO is so proud of our Safe Haven program – it was the first of its kind in youth sports, most notably in soccer. It creates a safe environment for players and volunteers to have a happy and healthy soccer experience. 

We take the safety of our athletes seriously. Precautions are taken on the field to prevent physical injuries, and precautions are taken off the field to ensure children and volunteers are safe in their interactions with each other.  The child protection aspect is intended to prevent child abuse, promote education and awareness, enforce policies and screen and train volunteers. It includes proactive steps that promote a positive, healthy environment for children.

Every AYSO volunteer must apply, complete Safe Haven training on safety and appropriate behavior with children as well as other on-field issues, and earn certification every year.  Agreeing to a background check is also required for each volunteer to assure our kids' safety.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of AYSO. It takes a lot of dedicated people to make AYSO possible, and volunteers are always needed.  Becoming Safe Haven® certified may take a little time, but AYSO families know their children's safety is worth it.

For more information, go to the link beow:  FAQ - Safety Policies, Forms & Insurance where you can find the following information:

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