Volunteer Certification Process

OVERVIEW

• Volunteer Registration Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero)

• 2023 Volunteer Application & Background Check

• Coaching Certifications 

• CPR, First Aid & AED Course 

• Concussion Awareness Online Course

• Red Lanyard and ID Badge

Requirements: Application, certifications and background screenings are requirements of Hillsborough County and/or Little League to be an approved volunteer and obtain a badge.

Status: Volunteers can check their volunteer status to monitor expiration dates and overall status.

Submission: Email [email protected] with completed applications, licenses, certifications and headshots.

Questions: Email [email protected] with any questions.

STEP 1: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
(Required for All Volunteers) 

To Volunteer at Keystone Little League as a Manager, Coach, Dugout Parent, Team Parent, or any other type of Volunteer you will need to register an account with Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero). Once the FREE online registration is complete, proceed to Step 2.  

• Volunteer Registration on Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero) 

STEP 2: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
(Required for All Volunteers)

Upon receipt of the following, Keystone Little League will initiate your background check request – link will be sent to the email provided in your application.

• Provide a copy of your driver's license

• Complete the current calendar year’s Little League Volunteer Application – Include legal name (First, Middle and Last), social security number (required for background check), and all other required fields

STEP 3: COACHING CERTIFICATION
(Required for All Managers, Coaches & Dugout Volunteers) 

• Complete NYSCA/NAYS Baseball Coach’s Training – $25 fee for a one-year membership (discounts offered for 2-5 year terms) and takes approximately 2 hours to complete

Note: The free in-person Hillsborough County Coaching Clinics are not currently available.

STEP 4: CPR, FIRST AID & AED CERTIFICATION
(Required for All Managers, Coaches & Dugout Volunteers) 

These certifications must be renewed every two (2) years and takes approximately 25-60 min to complete. Please choose one of the following (cost varies):

• National CPR Foundation 

• American Academy of CPR & First AID

• American Heart Association 

• Redcross.org

STEP 5: CONCUSSION AWARENESS CERTIFICATION
(Required for All Managers, Coaches & Dugout Volunteers)

This certification is free and takes 20 minutes to complete.

• NFHS Concussion Awareness Online Course

• NAYS Concussion Training

STEP 6: RED LANYARD & ID BADGE
(Required for All APPROVED Managers, Coaches & Dugout Volunteers) 

Volunteers must always wear their league provided red lanyard (do not switch the lanyard color) and ID Badge while engaged in Keystone Little League team activities at Ed Radice. The County and League officials complete compliance site checks. Volunteers found not wearing their red lanyard and ID Badge will be removed from the field or dugout.

• Email a head shot (photo) for your ID badge

Little League relies on our volunteers to offer the opportunity for children and families to forge lifelong memories, and have positive experiences both on-and-off the field. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERING AT KEYSTONE LITTLE LEAGUE!!