Creating a safe environment for our members, with knowledgeable volunteers is of utmost importance to Pony Club. All members, parents, and volunteers are encouraged to go through the training modules regardless of whether it is required for them or not.
It has become the standard among youth serving organizations to require volunteers working with children to complete a criminal background check. USPC began developing a program for background checks in 2008. As a youth serving organization committed to the safety and security of members and volunteers, USPC must adhere to best practices by requiring a favorably completed background check on record.
Effective January 1, 2022, all members of USPC aged 21 and over, will be required to complete a favorable USPC background check. If applicable, residents of Pennsylvania may need to submit valid Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances.
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Regular instructors/clinicians, local level examiners, and volunteers having ongoing contact with members are required to complete both a favorable USPC background check and provide proof of SafeSportTM Trained Course completion. If applicable, residents of Pennsylvania may be required to submit Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances.
Effective January 1, 2022, Club, Center, and National Members of USPC age 18 and over, will be required to provide proof of SafeSport™ Trained Course completion.
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The Heads Up Concussion training module was done in conjunction with the NFL and the CDC Foundation. Once an individual has gone through the module, they will take a quick Pony Club quiz on concussions so that their record will show that they have completed the training.
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The It’s Hot Outside training module was done by the CDC Foundation. Once an individual views the module, they take a quick Pony Club quiz on heat illness so that their Profile will show that they have completed the training.
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