U.S. SafeSport Registration

While the Elite 8 is primarily an adult mens league, we do believe that allowing both minors and adults to compete together safely, is important to the longevity of the league and adult soccer in our area.

To ensure the safety of our players who are still minors (17u), The Elite 8 strictly follows all USASA & VSSA guidance related to US SafeSport and mandate that all “applicable players” do the same. 

Who Needs to Complete SafeSport?

If ALL of the following are true, you must complete the US SafeSport course.

  1. You are 18 years of age or older.

  2. You play on a team alongside other players who are minors (17u).

NOTE: Safesport certification is only required if your team has players that are both adults and minors. If your team consists of players who are ALL MINORS (17 or younger), or ALL ADULTS (18 and older) you do NOT need to complete SafeSport.

If this is your first time taking the course you much complete the full course.

If you’ve taken the course within the past 12 months please submit a copy of your current / valid completion certificate.

If you’ve taken the course already but its is no longer valid, you need to complete the refresher course.

Have questions, please email the league at elite8soccerleague@gmail.com

How to Complete SafeSport

The Elite 8 & USASA prohibits conduct that includes bullying, hazing, harassment, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, and sexual misconduct, as these terms are defined by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. For a list of all the types of prohibited conduct, see the SafeSport Code found here.

As a means to protect youth players within the league and to make “applicable adult players” aware of the issues surrounding the topics of bullying, sexual misconduct, etc, within activities related to mixed rosters, any team that consists of players with both MINORS (17 and younger) and ADULTS (18 and older), all adult players on that roster MUST complete the US SafeSport course in order to participate in Elite 11 / Elite 8 activities.

The Elite 8 will adhere to and uphold all US Safesport related policies found here.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit this link:  https://safesporttrained.org?KeyName=JJFAQsQPWNRj01edWcPr

  2. Complete information on “Sign Up” page.

  3. If prompted, login to the new account you just created. 

  4. Click on “Menu” and select “Catalog.”

  5. Click the Start button for “SafeSport Trained – U.S. Soccer Federation” and complete the course. (approx 90 mins)

    1. If you’ve already completed the course previously, you only need to complete the refresher course (approx 45 mins)

  6. When finished, send your certificate of completion PDF to elite8soccerleague@gmail.com - see example below.

How to Download your certificate of completion:

  1. Select the “Menu” icon at the top right of your page.

  2. Select “Transcript”.

  3. Once the transcript page displays, locate the most current completion for the course under the “Certificates” section.

  4. Download the certificate by selecting the “Download” button at the right of the completed course.

  5. Email to elite8soccerleague@gmail.com

Need More Support?

Call SafeSport direclty 866-200-0796 or email Elite8SoccerLeague@Gmail.com