2026 FOOTBALL & CHEER COACHES INFORMATION AND LINKS TO COMPLETE REQUIRED WPYFL CLEARANCES AND COURSES

Printable Reference Guide and TImetable 

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, 2021 - Clearances need to be updated before being allowed to volunteer and have direct contact with players and/or cheerleaders for the 2025 season.

2026 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 - 

http://uenroll.identogo.com

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

2026 WPYFL Volunteer Affidavit - TO BE COMPLETED IN LEIU OF PA ACT 114 IF APPLICABLE

2026 Organization Clearance Verification Form - Must be completed by each organization and submitted by July 30, 2026.

USA FOOTBALL COACHING CERTIFICATION/RECERTIFICATION TESTS 

LINK FOR 2025 USA FOOTBALL COACH CERTIFICATION COURSE: 

https://footballdevelopment.com/youth-certification-tackle/

CHEER COACH COURSE LINKS

• Heat Illness Protection https://nfhslearn.com/courses/heat-illness-prevention-2                              
• Concussion in Sports https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2                             
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest https://nfhslearn.com/courses/sudden-cardiac-arrest