Safe Sport Certification 

SafeSport Certification

SafeSport training promotes a safe and respectful environment and is designed to prevent abuse, misconduct, bullying, and harassment. It is provided by and required by USA Wrestling.

Who Needs Certification

• Athletes: 

  • • Seniors turning 17 by August 31 in the preseason must complete SafeSport before competing in preseason or postseason tournaments or joining the club team. 

    • Turning 17 by August 31 means the athlete will turn 18 before the end of the USA Wrestling year (August to August).  

• Coaches and Referees: 

  • • All coaches and referees, including student referees, are required to complete SafeSport training every year, regardless of age.

Annual Requirement

• SafeSport certification is required every year. 

• If an athlete referees, they must complete the training each year, including their senior year if applicable. 

How to Complete SafeSport Training

1. Create a USA Wrestling Account – www.usawmembership.com

2. Claim Your Profile – Your coach has preloaded your information.

3. Access SafeSport Training – Go to Manage > SafeSport Training in your account.

4. Complete the Training – Takes about 90 minutes; you can pause and resume.

5. Certification – Updates automatically in your USA Wrestling profile.

After completing SafeSport, the team can purchase your USA Wrestling membership, and then you can sign up for tournaments. It is recommended to complete this by early to mid-September to participate in September preseason tournaments. 

Need Help?

• Join the SafeSport Training GroupMe for more info

• Contact one of the coaches directly if you run into issues.