Member Protection Training - SafeSport™ Trained Core Course

In accordance with USPC Policy 0900 and its Procedures, "USPC requires satisfactory completion of USPC-approved background checks and of USPC-designated educational training modules of individuals specified in the procedures. These must be completed prior to these individuals assuming positions or beginning specified membership terms."

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is dedicated to all aspects of safety for our members and volunteers. Beyond the safety issues inherent to riding and working around horses and ponies, we also strive to teach our members, leaders, and volunteers how to identify behaviors that can lead to an unsafe environment, including bullying and child abuse.

Who is responsible for completing Member Protection Training via the SafeSport™ Trained Core course?

Participating Members (Club/Center Members and National Members) of USPC age 18 and over are required to provide proof of SafeSport™ Trained Core course completion.

In addition, regular instructors/clinicians, local-level instructors, and volunteers having ongoing contact with members are required to complete both a favorable USPC background check, or a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Check, and provide proof of SafeSport™ Trained Core course completion. If applicable, residents of Pennsylvania may need to submit valid a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Check.

If you have already completed the SafeSport™ Trained Core course through USEF or another sports organization, please email your proof of completion to the Compliance Coordinator. This training completion will be recorded on your USPC record.

About the Course

The comprehensive SafeSport™ Trained Core course helps individuals recognize if an athlete is being abused, and most importantly, how to prevent this from happening, or how to respond and help if the abuse has already occurred. Education and awareness are the most critical components to creating safe and respectful sport environments.

U.S. Center for SafeSport’s online training course covers the following topics in depth:

Mandatory Reporting
Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education
Emotional and Physical Misconduct Education

The SafeSport™ Trained Core course is presented in three sections. All sections must be completed to meet USPC’s Member Protection Training requirement. Once started, you may leave and return later to resume the training.

Additional Resources

The U.S. Center for SafeSport offers additional resources for parents, as well as trainings specifically designed for different age groups, from preschool to high school. See the links below for more details.

Informational Booklets

Guides

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

To find the laws in your state regarding the reporting of child abuse, visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website.

Completion Options

If you are currently a USEF member and need to complete the SafeSport™ Trained Core course, follow these directions.

To complete the SafeSport™ Trained Core course without a USEF membership, follow these directions. Please note, a $20 fee will be assessed for this training.

If you have already completed the SafeSport™ Trained Core course, through USEF or another sports organization, see our List of Acceptable Proof of Completion. These may be emailed to the Compliance Coordinator.

Need More Information?

Contact the Compliance Coordinator with any additional questions or concerns regarding the SafeSport™ Trained Core course.