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) effective January 1, 2023.
Effective 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, members 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.
Criminal Record Check
To apply for your Criminal Record Check, visit one of following:
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.
Child Abuse Registry Check
To apply for your Child Abuse Registry Check, visit the following site:
Coaching staff under 18 years of age do not require a CRC. However, they should obtain a Letter of Reference annually from their League President.
| 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 Background Check: Reference Letter from League President | RIS: Every five years Reference Letter form annually |
| Softball Coach
(Learn to Play & Adult) | Low | Respect in Sport & Rule of Two Background Check: CRC | RIS & Background Check: Every five years Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Minor Softball Coach
(U11 - U19 A/AA) | Medium | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training Background Check: CRC | RIS & Background Check: Every five years Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Minor Softball Coach
(U13 - U19 AAA) | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification Background Check: CRC along with CARC | RIS, Background Check and CARC: Every five years Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Travelling Umpire
(Summer Games, WCSC & Nationals) | Medium/High | NCCP training Background Check: CRC along with CARC | Background Check and CARC: Every five years Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Performance Coach | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification Background Check: CRC along with CARC | RIS, Background Check and CARC: Every five years Screening Disclosure form annually |
| Learning Facilitator | High | Respect in Sport, Rule of Two, NCCP training & certification Background Check: CRC along with CARC | 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 |
