In keeping with the standards set by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, as well as many youth sports organizations, schools and recreational programs in America today, USA Judo requires background screens in order to (a) foster a safe environment at all USA Judo programs or activities; (b) create a safe living, training and competition environment for athletes and other individuals associated with USA Judo; and (c) protect persons at risk, including, but not limited to, minors and vulnerable adults.
Background Screens through USA Judo’s Sport:80 portal are only available to current members. You may process this through your profile at usajudo.sport80.com. A video walkthrough of this process may be found below:
New background check changes as of September 29, 2025.
- Homeland Security Screen will replace the requirement for an international screen, reducing the cost to $25 (the current cost for an international screen is $150)
- US Military and Diplomatic members who lived abroad for 6 consecutive months are exempt from Homeland Security Screen if they lived in government-issued housing.
- USOPC will accept a Canadian level 1, 2, or 3 background check instead of a Homeland Security Screen (Canadian Citizens only)
- Individuals who are on a current visa to enter the United States are exempt from the Homeland Security Screen requirement upon providing verification of current visa.
- USA Judo can accept state/county Parks and Rec background checks
- All individuals going to the OPTCs to train must have a valid background check (not a new requirement), but now must include the expiration date on the OPTC roster/ request.