MCAA is committed to providing the young people of our community a fun and SAFE athletic experience. In accordance with Pennsylvania legislation (Act 153 and Act 15), MCAA requires all volunteers who intend to work with our children to obtain the necessary clearances to do so. The following clearances are required:
Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for volunteers
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance for volunteers
Federal Bureau of Investigation Report
Copies of these clearances must be submitted to your league general manager prior to the first practice of the season.
If you need help obtaining these clearances, please follow the steps below:
What You Need:
If you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 10 continuous years…
1. PA State Police Clearance
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance
3. A signed Volunteer Clearance Exception
If you have NOT been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 10 continuous years…
1. PA State Police Clearance
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance
3. FBI Report PDE – Fingerprinting
Obtain Your Clearances
1. Click here to obtain your PA State Police Clearance
2. Click here to obtain your PA Child Abuse History Clearance
3. Click here to download your Volunteer Clearance Exception form
4. Click here to obtain your FBI Fingerprinting Report ($22.60 fee for Volunteer Clearance)
Turn In Your Clearances
1. Clearances should be submitted to your league general manager prior to your first practice date.
2. Act 153/Act 15 stipulates that clearances are good for 60 months from the effective date. You can submit your current clearances as long as they are less than five years old.