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Background Screen Descriptions

Type of Screen Description
Youth A member of USA Track & Field applying to be a youth (<18) coach. International background screening is required for those who currently lives or haves resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Officials A member applying to be a USA Track & Field certified official. International background screening is required for those who currently lives or haves resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Non Games (Elite Coaches) A USA Track & Field coach who coaches athletes over the age of 17 years. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Volunteers A member of USA Track & Field (USATF) applying to volunteer with a USATF club, USATF event, or who otherwise will have access to USATF athletes. International background screening is required for those who currently lives or haves resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Elite Athlete A USA Track & Field athlete who has been selected for a USA Track & Field national team or currently holds a leadership position; athletes aged 18 years of age and older who access or train at the Olympic Training Sites (such as CVEATC). International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years.
USOPC Games Delegation - Background Screening Personal coaches and volunteers working in an official capacity (among other positions) for a USOPC event (Summer or Winter Olympic Games, PanAms, etc.)
Medical Non-Physicians (USA Track & Field) - Background Screening An individual member who is not a physician and is selected by USA Track & Field (USATF) applying to provide medical support, assistance, or services to a USATF athlete or at a USATF event. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years.
Medical Non-Physicians - Background Screening An individual member who is not a physician and is applying to provide medical support, assistance, or services to a USA Track & Field athlete or at a USA Track & Field event. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Medical Physicians (USA Track & Field) - Background Screening An individual who is a physician and is selected by USA Track & Field (USATF) member applying to provide medical support, assistance, or services to a USATF athlete or at a USATF event. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years.
Medical Physicians - Background Screening An individual who is a physician member applying to provide medical support, assistance, or services to a USA Track & Field athlete or at a USA Track & Field event. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years. International screening costs will be borne by the applicant.
Event Manager (National Team Staff) - Background Screening Individuals selected to be a part A member of a USA Track & Field’s National Teams staff. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years
Vendors A supplier (individual or company) that sells goods or services at USA Track & Field events
Non Games MVR Only - Background Screening A motor vehicle screen for USA Track & Field vendors who are approved to travel to be used for driving on USA Track & Field business
Staff/Board of Directors - Background Screening A staff member of the USA Track & Field National Office or member of the USA Track & Field Board of Directors
Non Games (Athlete Representatives) - Background Screening An individual who has applied to be a USA Track & Field athlete representative. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years.
Non Games MVR Only (USA Track & Field) - Background Screening A motor vehicle screen for a USA Track & Field member in a leadership role who is approved to be used for driving travel on USA Track & Field business
Camps/Clinics Instructors or volunteers at a USA Track & Field camp or clinic. International background screening is required for those who currently live or have resided outside the United States for more than six (6) consecutive months during the last seven (7) years.

*Please note: the USA Track & Field background screen does not apply to individuals younger than 18 years of age.

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