FOOTBALL COACH CERTIFICATION
CHEER COACH CERTIFICATION
CLEARANCE LINKS
2025 FOOTBALL & CHEER COACHES INFORMATION AND LINKS TO COMPLETE REQUIRED WPYFL CLEARANCES AND COURSES
Question: With PA Act 153 do I need to renew my clearances to volunteer for a WPYFL organization?
Answer:
1. Current volunteers with clearances issued prior to December 1, 2020 - Clearances need to be updated before being allowed to volunteer and have direct contact with players and/or cheerleaders for the 2025 season.
2. Current volunteers with clearances issued on or after December 1, 2020 - Clearances meet the requirements and individual is able to volunteer for the 2025 season.
3. Current volunteers who do not have any clearances - Clearances need to be completed before being allowed to volunteer and have direct contact with players and/or cheerleaders for the 2025 season.
2025 WPYFL Clearances - Act 153 of 2014 - CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL WPYFL FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING COACHES
LINK TO COMPLETE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD (ACT 34) REQUEST - https://epatch.pa.gov/home
LINK TO COMPLETE PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE (ACT 151) REQUEST ONLINE - http://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/Public/Home
LINK TO COMPLETE THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD (ACT 114) REQUEST, FBI FINGERPRINTS -
Instructions to enroll for fingerprint clearances:
1. Enter code – 1KG6ZJ
2. Click on – Schedule or Manage an Appointment
3. Answer questions on subsequent webpages to register
4. On Location screen – enter zip code for list of fingerprint sites
5. On last screen select a Date & Time or select Walk-In option
6. Click Submit button at bottom to finalize registration
2025 WPYFL Volunteer Affidavit - TO BE COMPLETED IN LEIU OF PA ACT 114 IF APPLICABLE
2025 Organization Clearance Verification Form - Must be completed by each organization and submitted by July 30, 2025.
