Screening is an important part of providing a safe and secure sporting environment. Consistent with the Softball Manitoba Screening Policy, all coaching staff (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers), travelling umpires, learning facilitators, Board Members and staff must obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC) starting January 1, 2023. Starting January 1, 2025 AAA coaching staff (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers), travelling umpires, learning facilitators, Board Members and staff must obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check (CARC).
It is noted that these checks can take several weeks to complete. Therefore, memebers are encouraged to initiate this process prior to the start of the Club season to ensure compliance and eligibility to participate in league play and Provincial and National Championships. Coaching staff will not be able to register on RAMP unless they have their CRC completed and ready to upload.
CRC are valid for a period of five years from the date listed on the certificate. If an individual already has one through work or sport they do not have to reapply, simply upload the CRC to your Ramp profile.
Coaching staff under 18 years of age do not require a CRC.
CARC are valid for a period of five years from the date listed on the certificate. If an individual already has one through work or sport they do not have to reapply, simply upload the CARC to your Ramp profile.
| Role | Level of Risk | Screening and Training Requirements | Frequency of Requirements |
| Softball Coach Under the Age of 18 | Low | Respect in Sport & Rule of Two . | RIS: Every five years
Reference Letter form annually |
| Softball Coach | Low | Respect in Sport & Rule of Two . | RIS & Background Check: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Minor Softball Coach | Medium | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training . | RIS & Background Check: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Minor Softball Coach | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification . | RIS, Background Check and CARC: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Travelling Umpire | Medium/High | NOCP training . | Background Check and CARC: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Performance Coach | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification . | RIS, Background Check and CARC: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Learning Facilitator | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification
| RIS, Background Check and CARC: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Staff & Board Members | Medium/High | Background Check: CRC along with CARC | Background Check and CARC: Every five years
Screening Disclosure form annually |
To apply for your Criminal Record Check, visit one of following:
To apply for your Child Abuse Registry Check, visit the following site:
