All Coaches, Athletes, Staff, and or Volunteers 18 years and older who are accompanying athletes on a domestic or international canoe/kayak event must complete and pass the NCSI background check prior to departure of the trip. 

If you require a background check, follow the appropriate link provided below:

• For Athletes, Coaches, ITOs, and Parents in direct contact with minors who have the Competition License usehttps://americancanoeassociation.quickapp.pro/
• For Participants who do not fit into the above categories and/or are not required to purchase the Competition license or ACA membership use https://americancanoeassociationreg.quickapp.pro/

It is important when entering your name, that you use your full legal name as written on your current ID (state driver’s license, passport or driver’s license, passport or state ID with name and DOB). Please also verify that your social security number was typed correctly. Using nicknames or failing to type a correct social security number may delay or invalidate your background check.

NCSI will contact you directly if there are any questions, problems or issues related to your specific information. An email address is required when completing the background check as our contact with you will largely be electronic. Please be sure to add ncsisafe.com to your list of acceptable domains in your email program to receive notifications from us.

If you have any questions or problems submitting your information, please email applicantservices@ncsisafe.com or call the NCSI at (440) 542-9833 or toll free (866) 833-7100. Once you have submitted your information you will receive a confirmation page with a 16- digit Applicant ID Number. The background check generally takes 10 business days to complete and you may check your status on our website under the "Check Your Background Screening Status" link at www.ncsisafe.com. Thank you for your cooperation in this important process.