During registration, you will have opportunities to volunteer as a coach, team parent, or to assist with field maintenance or events.
Any volunteer that will come in contact with players must submit their clearances to the league annually.
New for 2025: The league will require an additional background check via JDP - more information here.
Council Rock Northampton LL - Volunteer Background Checks
CRBA - PO BOX 461 - RICHBORO, PA 18954
Background Checks Forms (3 for Pennsylvania)
Pennsylvania
In order to comply with Pennsylvania State Law, please submit your paperwork or proof that it is in process of the following items for you AND ALL ADULTS who are helping coach as soon as possible. IT TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND IS GOOD FOR 60 MONTHS.
Here are the three requirements related to PA State Background Checks/Clearances for:
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearances (CY113)
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Checks (SP4-164)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks
A fingerprint based federal criminal history (FBI) submitted through the PA State Police
OR
Applicant must swear or affirm in writing that they are a continuous resident of Pennsylvania for the last 10 years or are not disqualified from service based upon a conviction of an offense under Statute 6344
Remember, as a volunteer, except for the fingerprint check IF APPLICABLE (See Requirement #3), these are all free.
Requirement #1 of 3 (Renewal Every 5 years)– For child abuse form go to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.
Please submit a screen shot that your application is in process, then follow-up with the Clearance when you receive the email from the state. This could take up to two weeks. This submission is good for five years. Note: The website will allow 1 free application per individual every 57 months.
Requirement #2 of 3 (Every year)– To file electronically, visit https://epatch.pa.gov/home
This is the Criminal Background check required by the state and needs to be submitted every year.
You should receive a Control # immediately after your application is finished that should allow you to download, save and print your Clearance.
Requirement #3 of 3 (Every year)-
Sign and return attached form CRBA Volunteer Affidavit
OR
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is utilizing Cogent Systems to process fingerprint-based FBI criminal background checks. The fingerprint based background check is a multiple step process and costs $24.50. For more information and to begin the registration process,
go to https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpwNew.htm In the Registration Section - Click on Register Online - Accept the Memorandum of Understanding - Start the Application (No Agency ID is necessary) then Select “23PACSA6344.2 DHS VOLUNTEER” as the Reason Fingerprinted