Background Checks Now Required
NHAHA has implemented a new online background-screening program in partnership with Acxiom Information Security Services. Beginning with the 2008-2009 season all coaches, officials, managers and other individuals who have routine access to children must be screened through Acxiom Security Services.
USA Hockey - It is the policy of USA Hockey and USA Hockey InLine that it will not authorize or sanction in its programs that it directly controls any volunteer or employee who has routine access to children (anyone under the age of majority) who refuses to consent to be screened by USA Hockey or USA Hockey InLine before he/she is allowed to have routine access to children in USA Hockey’s and USA Hockey InLine’s programs. Further, it is the policy of USA Hockey that it will require its affiliates to adopt this policy as a condition of its affiliation with USA Hockey, and it is a policy of USA Hockey InLine that it will require its sanctioned leagues to adopt this policy as a condition of its sanctioning by USA Hockey InLine.
New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association Online Background Screening Program Instructions
The following instructions, together with the online instructions and prompts provided by the Acxiom Information Security Services (“Acxiom”) website, will guide you through the New Hampshire Hockey online background screening process.
Under federal law, volunteer organizations must secure a signed consent/release form from each individual on whom a background check is to be requested. Consent/Release Forms are supplied online.
Steps to get started an individual must set up an online account through the Acxiom website.
- Log on to the internet web address: www.mybackgroundreport.com
- The first time you visit the main web page, you will enter the Partner Code for NHAH4111
- In the login and password fields. Click on “I am a New User.”
Setting up your Account through Acxiom you are required to enter the following business information about NHAHA:
The following required business information must be inserted:
BUSINESS NAME: New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Assoc
COMPANY ID: NHAHA07
CONTACT NAME: NHAHA Screening Administrator
ADDRESS 1: 176 Stevens Hill Road
ADDRESS 2:
CITY: Nottingham
STATE: NH
ZIP: 03290
PHONE: 603-944-8149
FAX: 603-4639784
EMAIL: nhscreening@yahoo.com
RE-ENTER EMAIL: nhscreening@yahoo.com
Select Email as the method you would like to receive your final reports. (Please note that the final reports are emailed to the NHAHA screening representative, not back to the applicant.)
Next, choose a personal login and password. This will allow you access to the website after your initial registration to submit additional background check requests.
Review and accept the Certification, Liability Agreement and the Adverse Action Instructions.
Under federal law (Fair Credit Reporting Act), it is required that employers/volunteer organizations provide notification to their volunteers/employees before a background check (or consumer report) is requested. In addition, the law requires that written authorization and consent be obtained from each individual prior to the requesting of any consumer report. Your checking of the accept box(es) constitutes your authorization and consent.
Ordering a Background Check
After completing the registration process, a screen showing “backgrounds requested” will appear. On the right side margin, you will need to select “Order a Background Report."
The next screen will ask for information on the individual you are requesting the background check be processed. Enter the birth date as dd/mm/yyyy. When all information is entered, click “submit” at the bottom right-hand side of screen. A confirmation report screen will appear, showing the individual’s name and summary of charges. Click on “submit” at the bottom right-hand side of screen.
Payment for Background Checks
Payment via major credit card is required at the time of the background request. After the background check is ordered, a billing and payment information screen will appear. You must complete the required information fields to proceed. Click on submit at the bottom right-hand side of the screen. You will receive immediate payment approval and confirmation. Please make a copy of your Request ID number for your records.
Background Check Results
Average turnaround time for processing and completing background checks is 2-3 business days.
Under federal law, any individual who fails the background check must be provided with a copy of the report, along with a Summary of Rights under the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and a toll-free telephone number and address. This is required should the individual wish to dispute or question information contained in the background check report.
Contact Information
If you experience technical difficulties when registering online or otherwise need help, additional background check information is available from Acxiom by contacting:
CarlaSmienski
Phone 1-800-384-7105
Email to: carla.smienski@acxiom.com or customermail@acxiom.com
