In accordance with Springfield ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02, “Recreation Background Checks”, requires Criminal Background Checks for Recreation Employees and Volunteers.

The Background Check Form <HERE> must be completed and returned to the Recreation Department prior to coaches participating in practices or games.

For additional information, please reach out to Adam Lieb (adam.lieb@springfield-nj.us) at the Springfield Recreation Department.

In accordance with Springfield RESOLUTION #2014-297, volunteer youth sports coaches are to attend the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic prior to serving as a coach in order to meet minimum state standards for partial civil immunity, and to provide a basic and uniform level of education for township coaches.

Here is the website for local certification courses: http://youthsports.rutgers.edu/educational-courses/schedule

As youth sports activists, we have the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a young person's life.  This is why Babe Ruth League, Inc. continues to look for new initiatives to raise the bar for youth sports.

One such program is the new USA Baseball Online Education Center, which provides online educational courses for coaches, parents, and umpires that focus on various aspects of the game.   The USA Baseball Online Education Center emphasizes a culture of development, safety, and fun within the sport through online training courses and programs focused for players, parents, coaches, and umpires.  Each of the free interactive courses are hosted by some of baseball’s most esteemed professionals, and include downloadable resources to help you take your team and players to the next level.  We recommend exploring the courses <HERE> and that you visit www.usabaseball.education for complete information on this valuable new resource.