2025-26 SEASON
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Thank you for helping us enforce our Youth Protection Policy and ensure a safe learning environment for all of our participants. All Team Managers are required to complete a background check before they begin working with their teams.
OPTIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES
Sterling Background Check
Purchase
$
25*
per Team Manger
- BEST CHOICE FOR: Team Managers in need of a background check
- New checks are required for each Challenge Season**
- TIMEFRAME: 1-5 business days
- GET STARTED: Follow these instructions.
*Please note: Our $25 fee is a flat price that covers any local fees. Purchasing directly from Sterling Volunteers may incur additional costs based on your location and history. Visit Sterling Volunteers to learn more.
**You must purchase and process a new background check, if your last background check was ordered before June 1, 2025.
Sterling Background Check
Share Results*
$
0
- BEST CHOICE FOR: Team Managers who already have a Sterling Level 2 or 3 Check that will remain effective through May 30, 2026**
- TIMEFRAME: 3-5 business days
- GET STARTED: Follow these instructions.
*Please note: Destination Imagination only accepts and verifies shared background checks from within the Sterling Volunteers platform. We will not accept emailed, faxed or sent background check reports. If you would like your school/organization to verify that you have a valid check, please see Option 3.
**Shared Sterling background checks ordered before June 1, 2025, must be renewed in order to be accepted by DI.
Background Check
Group Waiver*
$
0
- NEW FOR 25-26: The waiver is now an online form.
- BEST CHOICE FOR: Schools or youth organizations with existing background checks for their Team Managers
- TIMEFRAME: 5-10 business days
- GET STARTED: Have a representative from your school/organization complete this form.
*Please note: the Group Waiver Form is not applicable for Team Managers/volunteers in California.
Background Checks
Outside the U.S.
Background Checks outside of the United States are handled on a country-by-country basis according to local laws.
Contact your local Affiliate Director for details about background check procedures for your location.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
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