As mandated by Babe Ruth League Inc., Beth – Wood Baseball League must abide by the following requirements for the 2026 Season: 

All Managers / Coaches / Volunteers MUST have an updated BG Check performed and MUST also taken the on – line Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) course as well, sponsored by SportsEngine.

Once taken / successfully passed, the BG Check will be valid for a period of two (2) seasons.  If you took it in 2025, there is no need for you to take it until the end of the 2026 season – if you had this performed before 2025 and / or have not yet taken it at all, you will need to do so BEFORE you will be allowed to take the field with children in 2026 !

Once you have taken / successfully passed the Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) course, there is no need to retake the course and it will be valid for as long as you remain a Coach in Beth – Wood. 

Note there is a cost associated with taking these for the first time or just taking an updated BG Check ($25.50 for both the BG Check / APS Training and / or just a BG Check), which Beth – Wood will be picking up directly (so no cost to you).  The League has recently purchased links in advance which will be sent to you upon request to take these to update your status.  

If you should have any questions or are interested in becoming a Beth – Wood Coach for the first time and / or are currently a Coach whose requirements have expired beyond 2 years, feel free to contact Dwight C. Rowland, B-W President at bethwoodpres72@gmail.com to obtain additional information.