The Olentangy Youth Athletic Association is committed to providing a positive and rewarding athletic experience for our children. As part of this commitment to the Olentangy community, OYAA requires criminal background checks for those who come in contact with our athletes:  commissioners, coaches and other volunteers.

This mandatory screening is a simple step in the registration process. Potential coaches will be emailed a link to initiate the background check process; this screening must be completed before the individual is approved to take part in our programs. Please note that background checks previously completed for another organization will not be accepted for this purpose. Results will be provided to the OYAA and will remain confidential.

The costs associated with this screening program will be provided for by OYAA. We have implemented this program to help ensure that we can provide a safe and healthy environment for children participating in athletics. We appreciate your continued support of OYAA and our programs.

Olentangy Youth Athletic Association has no access to your social security number. The below convictions may disqualify an individual from volunteering with the Olentangy Youth Athletic Association. OYAA reserves the right to allow or refuse any individual the ability to coach a team in any sports program for any reason, regardless of this policy and the below disqualifiers.

Any sort of abuse or assault/battery — physical or sexual
Rape
Any crime of a sexual nature, including possession or dissemination of pornography
Homicide or manslaughter in any degree
Attempted murder
Domestic violence
Child neglect
Felony drug crimes
Animal cruelty
Theft/robbery
Forgery/fraud
Kidnapping
Arson
Weapons violations
Any crime, misdemeanor or felony, involving children as either an accomplice or victim
Has been convicted during the past 5 years of any of the following offenses:
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Misdemeanor violations of the Controlled Substance Act
Has been twice convicted for misdemeanor offenses of 4th degree or higher in the past five years.

Thank you for helping to keep our community a safe place for kids to participate in sports.
Please direct any questions regarding this process to background@oyaa.org.