What to do to Register as a Volunteer 

for Westside Metros FC for the 2025/2026 Season

YOU MUST complete ALL 3 Steps EACH SEASON 

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STEP #1  Background Check 

• Select from the Registration drop-down menu bar above or the blue Quick Links on the left to go to Step #1

• This will take you to OUR Background Check Instructions and LINKS 

On the OYSA Background Check site, be sure to Click the "Registration" button in the TOP RIGHT CORNER.
DO NOT click LOGIN on this first page. 

There will be a login screen on the next page after you hit the "Registration" Button. Use the USERNAME login link.

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STEP #2  SafeSport Course (full course is 90 minutes - Refresher Courses are 30 minutes)
For OYSA Teams, SafeSport Certificates must be dated on or after February 1, 2025.

MLS Next & GA Teams MUST still complete this certification as your team will also be carded with OYSA -
Anita Bing will send additional instructions for these leagues when registration is open.

• SafeSport Course or Refresher Course Certificate
  You only need to complete one of these each season.

• Select from the Registration drop-down menu bar above or left side blue quick links to go to Step #2. If registering for the first time it will ask for a ID number, you can leave that blank, it is not needed

• Be sure to Download & Save the certificate of completion as you will need it for Step #3

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STEP #3  Register in Demosphere as a Team Volunteer 

BEFORE you start this Step - make sure you have the following ready to upload:  

• SafeSport Certificate - MUST be dated on or after February 1, 2025

• Headshot Photo - Photo will be used for your team admin card in Affinity (State Registration/Carding System)

  • Please no hats, sunglasses, or masks in the photo

  • We will crop the photo from the shoulders up as needed