PURCHASING A MEMBERSHIP
In order to begin the membership purchase process, the member will need to create a free SportsEngine account or login to their existing SportsEngine account (they may already have one through other organizations that use SportsEngine).
There will be a series of questions to determine what type of membership will need to be purchased for the member. When you get to the checkout page, you will see two “transactions” that equal the total membership price. One transaction represents the fees going to the Keystone Region and the other represents the fees going to USAV. You will still be charged the same amount – you are just going to see an itemized breakdown. You may also see two separate charges (totaling the amount of your membership) on a credit card statement.
After a membership is purchased, you may receive an e-mail outlining the additional steps necessary to become eligible to participate (if required). This can include a background screening, SafeSport training, etc. Your account will also show these requirements. If a family has multiple members, they can all have their membership information in the same master account, using one set of login credentials called a “family account.”
CLUB INVITATION – (only applies to individuals with club affiliation)
When a membership is purchased, members will not have the option of associating with a club at the time of purchase. There are two ways to accept an invitation for a club assignment.
Members can purchase memberships as a part of accepting the club assignment.
Eligibility Requirements
All individuals will have an eligibility status. An individual who has met all requirements will appear as “Eligible”. Once a membership is purchased, you will receive an Eligibility email outlining all requirements they need to meet and will clearly see in your account the remaining requirements that need to be met. Eligibility requirements range from SafeSport training, IMPACT training, background screen approval, concussion training, and completion of waivers.
WE RECOMMEND COMPLETING ALL ELIGIBITY REQUIREMENTS FROM YOUR SPORTSENGINE ACCOUNT
Background screenings will also be a separate purchase, done after your membership purchase is complete. You will automatically receive a link via e-mail to purchase a background screening if you need it. USAV has changed their background screening policy and has increased the cost to members – $14 for a year (this cost is not paid to the Bayou Region and the Bayou Region does not collect any money from background screen charges).
International Background Screens require an additional fee (average $75 to $150, in some rare cases up to $300.) Ths is required, in addition to the US screening, for those individuals who have resided outside of the US for 6 months or longer OR for those individuals who maintain a foreign citizenship. Should you require an International Background Screening, the background screening organization (NCSI) will reach out to you directly during the membership purchasing process.
Background Check Policy | Background Check Appeal Policy
Since SafeSport training is required, the system will send you a link via e-mail to complete the training. The system will automatically load which training is appropriate for you (Core vs. Refresher) and it will be available in your profile for you to complete.
How to find the Eligibility Requirements in My SportsEngine Account:
SafeSport Certification, Background Screening, and IMPACT
- Login at My.SportsEngine.com
- On the left-hand side of the page, click the Membership tab.
- Select the current seasons membership.
- Scroll to the requirement you want to complete and click on it.