SHYBA Background Checks (for 2025-2026 Season) are required prior to any SHYBA activities. 

Clearances are valid for 3 years post issue date.  All returning and new head and assistant SHYBA coaches will be prompted to purchase a background check through "Protect Youth Sports" when registering as a volunteer.  

By When?

Before Skills Evaluation: ANY coach identified by a commissioner to actively participate on the floor in the Skills Evaluation session must have their background check record provided to the commissioner 3 days prior to the skills evaluation date.

Before League Draft: ALL coaches must have their background check record provided to the commissioner 3 days prior to the League Draft night.

After League Draft:  If a coach is not identified until the league draft, they must have their background check record provided to the commissioner BEFORE they participate on the floor with their team. 

Process?

When you enroll as a volunteer during the registration process, you will be prompted to complete the PYS requirements. 

All volunteers will be prompted to give their consent prior to placing their order for a background check. They will also be asked for the following information when they register as a volunteer (all pages are encrypted for security): 

Legal First Name 

Legal Middle Name 

Legal Last Name 

SSN 

Gender 

Date of Birth

The cost for this clearance is $25 and will be added to your registration cart.  

Questions?   Here is a link to some FAQs from the PYS website.  

https://support.teamsideline.com/hc/en-us/articles/26036525024411-Protect-Youth-Sports-PYS-Background-Check-FAQs