Required Training

The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) require the following Adult Participants (i.e., participants 18 years of age or older) to complete SafeSport Trained Core (or the appropriate sequential Refresher Training):

  • Adult Participants who are a member of the NWBA
  • Adult Participants who are an employee, intern, or board member of the NWBA
  • Adult Participants who has authority over amateur athletes who are minors
  • Adult Participants who are engaged in any activities with NWBA members who are amateur athletes who are minors, which may include, but is not limited to, contractors.

Access to Required Training

The details here and linked in the blue bars below provide specific instructions on how to access and complete Safe Sport Training. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is especially helpful.

The required U.S. Center for SafeSport Training (i.e., "SafeSport Trained" - AKA “Core”, “Refresher 1”, “Refresher 2” or “Refresher 3”) can be accessed upon completion of a NWBA Individual Membership Registration.

  • Adult Athlete Membership Registration
    These individuals can access the Training by clicking the Safe Sport "Complete Certification" button provided in the eligibility/confirmation email which is sent directly from SportsEngine within 24 hours after submitting an NWBA Adult Athlete Membership Registration.
  • Junior Athlete and Non-Athlete Individual Membership Registration(s)
    These individuals can access the Training from the "Safe Sport Training and Requirements" email which is sent directly from SportsEngine within 24 hours after submitting a Junior Athlete or Non-Athlete Membership Registration.

NOTE: Individuals who submit both an Adult Athlete Registration as well as Non-Athlete Registration should complete the SafeSport Training by clicking the Safe Sport "Complete Certification" button provided in the eligibility/confirmation email received after submitting the Adult Athlete Registration (NOT through the Non-Athlete Registration process).

Completion Certificates

Training completion certificates can be accessed through Absorb which is the Learning Management System utilized by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (linked in the blue bar below).


Technical Support

Junior Athlete and Non-Athlete Individual Membership Registrations: click the blue bar below for the U.S. Center for SafeSport Training technical support.

Adult Athlete Individual Membership Registrations: Click the following link for technical support. Email: Tina Cain, NWBA Business and Compliance Manger.

Click here for U.S. Center for SafeSport Tech Support

The U.S. Center for SafeSport Tech Support can be contacted by clicking the blue bar above or by calling: (303) 800-4567.