Required Coaching Credentials
ALL Coaches
-Rutgers Safety Course (Reimbursed by HVBSA - one time)
-Township Background Check (Reimbursed by HVBSA - every 5 years)
Rookies+ & 8U+ Rec Coaches & ALL Travel Coaches
-Babe Ruth Course (Child Abuse - Free Virtual - every 2 years)
-Babe Ruth Background Check (Reimbursed by HVBSA - every 2 years)
Resources
Township Background Check
We recommend using Identogo, https://www.identogo.com/
There are two locations in Hamilton.
Hopewell Township’s service code is: 2F1HSX. May also need the Contributor’s Code, which is HT2025-000448 and the Originating Agency Number is: NJ0110600.
Rutgers Safety Course
This course can be taken online or in-person. With enough interest and time, HVBSA may coordinate it's own training event. Otherwise, a complete list of clinics and registration information can be found here.
Search here to see if you've completed the course and use this link for steps to request a new card.
Babe Ruth Course & Background Check
These are accessed via your Sports Engine login.
