Coach Resources

WPYFL Clearances and Course

Pennsylvania Required Clearances

With PA Act 153 do I need to renew my clearances to volunteer for a WPYFL organization?

• Current volunteers with clearances issued prior to December 1, 2019 – Clearances need to be updated before being allowed to volunteer and have direct contact with players and/or cheerleaders for the 2024 season.
• Current volunteers with clearances issued on or after December 1, 2019 – Clearances meet the requirements and individual is able to volunteer for the 2024 season.
• Current volunteers who do not have any clearances – Clearances need to be completed before being allowed to volunteer and have direct contact with players and/or cheerleaders for the 2024 season.

PA Required Clearance (ACT 153)

• PA Criminal History Records (ACT 34)
• PA Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151)

For more details, refer to the 2024 WPYFL Clearances - Act 153 of 2014 document.

Federal Required Clearances

• Federal Criminal History Record Request (ACT 114), FBI Fingerprints

Instructions to enroll for fingerprint clearances:

1. Enter code – 1KG6ZJ
2. Click on – Schedule or Manage an Appointment
3. Answer questions on subsequent webpages to register
4. On Location screen – enter zip code for list of fingerprint sites
5. On last screen select a Date & Time or select Walk-In option
6. Click Submit button at bottom to finalize registration

USA Football Coaching Certification

• USA Football Coach Certification Course Steps
• USA Football Tackle Certification

Cheer Coach Courses

• Concussion Wise Course and Test
• Cardiac Wise Course and Test
• Heat Wise Course and Test