All managers and coaches are required to obtain clearances based on Little League International and State of Pennsylvania requirements.
The following forms and clearances are required in order to volunteer:
If you've lived in Pennsylvania during the last 10 years:
- Little League Volunteer Form (Login to SportsConnect to Complete)
- Little League International Background Check (Annual)
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Cost: Free for Volunteers) (Valid for 5 years)
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance (Cost: Free for Volunteers every 57 months)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Affidavit
If you've lived outside of Pennsylvania at any period during the last 10 years:
- Little League Volunteer Form (Login to SportsConnect to Complete)
- Little League International Background Check (Annual)
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Cost: Free for Volunteers) (Valid for 5 years)
- Pennsylvania State Policy Criminal History Clearance (Cost: Free for Volunteers every 57 months)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance (Cost: $22.60)
Digital Fingerprinting Service Code: 1KG6ZJ (Pennsylvania DHS Volunteer)
Little League International, through District Administrators and the League's Board of Directors, may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, that may be detrimental to the postivie development of young people, other volunteers, and/or Little League International.
For more information on Little League International's Child Safety Standards, please visit
Little League International's Child Protection Program Site.
For all questions regarding Background Checks and Volunteer Clearances, please contact the League's Safety Officer,
Brian Coughlin (
[email protected]).