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Running a youth sports club in California — the laws, the paperwork, the tools.
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You don't need the full course — search one answer, verified and dated. Can't find it? Ask us below and a person replies, with sources.
- The legal shellGuide
- Licenses and permitsGuide
- InsuranceGuide
- Child safetyGuide
- First aid and emergenciesGuide
- Staff and trainingGuide
- Web presenceGuide
- Getting familiesGuide
- InsuranceDirectory
- Club management & registrationDirectory
- Scheduling & leaguesDirectory
- Game day & scorekeepingDirectory
- CommunicationDirectory
- Screening & safety trainingDirectory
- FundraisingDirectory
- Websites & marketingDirectory
- Coach educationDirectory
- Can I set up my Google Business Profile at the park where we practice?Answer
- Is a DBA the same thing as a business license?Answer
- What does an LLC actually cost per year in California?Answer
- Which of my volunteers need a Live Scan background check?Answer
- My coaches completed SafeSport training. Does that satisfy California's AB 506 training requirement?Answer
- Can I use a photo of my team in a flyer without asking every parent?Answer
- My paid coach wants to volunteer extra hours on weekends. Is that allowed?Answer
- Does my 16-year-old assistant coach need a work permit?Answer
- Will my insurer actually ask for proof of background checks?Answer
- A player took a hit to the head but says she feels fine. Can she go back in today?Answer
- I already have a business license in San Jose. Do I need another one in Walnut Creek?Answer
- We just practice at the same park every week. Do we really need a permit?Answer
- Can my club get a field in San Francisco?Answer
- Sadler Sports InsuranceInsurance
- K&K InsuranceInsurance
- HUB InternationalInsurance
- American Specialty InsuranceInsurance
- Players HealthInsurance
- TeamSnapClub management & registration
- PlayMetricsClub management & registration
- LeagueAppsClub management & registration
- Jersey WatchClub management & registration
- SpondClub management & registration
- LeagueLobsterScheduling & leagues
- AssignrScheduling & leagues
- Refr SportsScheduling & leagues
- GameChangerGame day & scorekeeping
- HudlGame day & scorekeeping
- TrackwrestlingGame day & scorekeeping
- RemindCommunication
- GroupMeCommunication
- CA DOJ Live ScanScreening & safety training
- CDSS Mandated Reporter TrainingScreening & safety training
- U.S. Center for SafeSportScreening & safety training
- CDC HEADS UPScreening & safety training
- Sterling VolunteersScreening & safety training
- NCSIScreening & safety training
- JDPScreening & safety training
- GoFundMeFundraising
- DonorboxFundraising
- ZeffyFundraising
- Snap! RaiseFundraising
- Google Business ProfileWebsites & marketing
- WixWebsites & marketing
- SquarespaceWebsites & marketing
- Canva for NonprofitsWebsites & marketing
- Positive Coaching AllianceCoach education
- National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)Coach education
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