Youth Safety Resources

See our Minor Protection Policy for the full picture. In short:

• No direct messaging for athletes under 18.
• AI features disabled by default for under-13s; opt-in with parent acknowledgment for 13-17s.
• Identity verification required for coaches who teach minors.
• Parent visibility into all child activity, with weekly digests.
• Mandatory acknowledgment of our Coach Code of Conduct.

Background checks for instructors and gym staff are the gym's responsibility — not CombatScore's. Before enrolling your child:

• Ask the gym about their youth safety policy.
• Ask whether instructors who teach kids have been background-checked.
• Ask whether the gym uses SafeSport-style training or equivalent.
• Ask how the gym handles concerns or incidents.

• Stay involved. Watch a class periodically. Talk to other parents.
• Talk to your child about safe-touch boundaries and what to do if something feels wrong.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels off, look into it.
• Use the resources below.

These organizations specialize in child safety in athletics and online:

• U.S. Center for SafeSport
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• NCMEC CyberTipline (1-800-843-5678)
• Thorn (online child sexual exploitation)

To report something on CombatScore, file a safety report (anonymous available).

For urgent danger to a child, call 911. For online exploitation specifically, contact NCMEC's CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678.