VOLUNTEER
Certified Community Tennis Association Volunteer Requirements
MCTA is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) in Washington State and is affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a certified Community Tennis Association (CTA). In keeping with our mission to "To grow the lifelong sport of tennis throughout the Mid-Columbia community by providing equipment, opportunity & resources,” MCTA requires that all volunteers are screened by the USTA's Safe Play program.
Safe Play Requirements
Adults who have regular contact with or authority over a minor athlete in USTA programs, events, or tournaments must be in compliance with Safe Play. This includes background screens and education about prevent misconduct in sport for the following groups:
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USTA Staff
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US USTA Certified Officials
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Independent contractors falling within the definition of a Participant
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Volunteer coaches for USTA Junior Team Tennis
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All Net Generation tennis providers
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Pro Circuit Tournament Directors
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USTA Junior Sanctioned Tournament Directors
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USTA Board of Directors
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USTA staff tennis professionals
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Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Volunteers
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US Open Volunteers
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USTA National Campus Ambassadors
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Davis Cup and Fed Cup Volunteers
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Anti-Doping Chaperones during the US Open
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USTA Player Development Incorporated Staff
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USTA National Tennis Center Incorporated Tennis Professional Staff
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USTA Safe Play Process
Safe Play compliance consists of the following three step process:
Step 1
Complete education from the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Step 2
Read and acknowledge the USTA Safe Play Policy
Step 3
Complete your background screen application