Free download for league directors
Your league's 2027 safety checklist, on two pages
A printable checklist of what California youth sports organizations need to have in place for 2027 and 2028, and what to finish before opening day.
What's inside
- Key dates for 2027 and 2028 at a glance
- Coach CPR/AED certification and 2-year renewals
- Your written cardiac emergency response plan and the yearly parent notice
- AED access and maintenance for every field and gym
- Records to keep: info sheets, coach rosters, return-to-play steps
- Extra rules for tackle football
Get the checklist
This checklist is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your governing body.
Already know what you need? See coach training and the admin portal →
Who this checklist is for
This checklist is for the people who keep a youth sports league running: presidents, directors, safety officers and registrars. If you are responsible for getting coaches ready and keeping records straight before opening day, it puts the dates and to-dos on two printable pages you can share with your board.
Key dates
- By January 1, 2027: coaches certified in CPR and AED use, renewed at least every two years. Your league also needs a written cardiac emergency response plan, reviewed with coaches and staff every year and sent to parents every year.
- By January 1, 2028: an AED available at every official practice and game.
The checklist walks through each item, plus the records to keep and the extra rules for tackle football.
Checklist FAQ
When do coaches need to be certified?
By January 1, 2027, youth sports coaches in California need CPR and AED certification, renewed at least every two years.
When do we need an AED on site?
By January 1, 2028, an AED must be available at every official practice and game.
Is this checklist legal advice?
No. It is a general guide to help your league plan. Confirm the requirements with your governing body.