Member Protection Training

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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.

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 all mandated Pennsylvania Clearances, and provide proof of SafeSport™ Trained Core course completion.

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.

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SafeSport™ Trained Core 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.

Begin the Course

Alternative Completion Options

  1. If you are currently a USEF member and need to complete the SafeSport™ Trained Core Course, follow these directions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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Additional Resources

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

Informational Booklets

Guides

Procedure Regarding Child Abuse

The procedure regarding suspected child abuse can be found here.

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.

Need More Information?

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