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Please be aware that a completed Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) submission is mandatory for every single volunteer 18 years old +. You are not eligible to be on the ice or the bench until this is complete. Please ensure you follow the process outlined below.
Volunteer certification requirements:
Head Coach U6 - U9: Respect in Sport Activity Leader (no substitutions), Gender Identity & Expression, Coach 1 (no substitutions)
Head Coach U10 - U19 (high school): Respect in Sport Activity Leader (no substitutions), Gender Identity & Expression, Checking course, Coach 2
Assistant Coach for all divisions: Respect in Sport Activity Leader (no substitutions), Gender Identity & Expression
Trainer for all divisions: Respect in Sport Activity Leader (no substitutions), Gender Identity & Expression, Hockey Trainer Certification (no substitutions or job experience can be used in place of this course)
On-Ice Helper: No certifications required, must submit VSC.
VSC Instructions:
Points below include what to do in all situations
1. If you have applied for a new VSC and you are waiting for it to be completed:
You must submit the receipt at this link. At question 8, Select “Yes… etc” This receipt is a place holder until your VSC comes back, at which point you must complete this step again and submit the completed VSC document.
A RECEIPT/INVOICE is a PDF document you will receive from the police via email. If you do not receive it via email, log into your online police account, and download this document. If you are having trouble, come by the BLOMHA office with your police credentials and we will assist you. You can go through the same process with a physical receipt, use a photo/scan.
2. If you have a completed VSC that needs to be submitted:
Submit your Vulnerable Sector Check via this form. You will receive confirmation from the OHF when they have successfully received your submission.
Please note that at step 8 it asks you to upload your VSC. You must still return to the form and submit the additional questions that populate.
3. If you submitted a VSC last season, so you need to complete the annual declaration that keeps it valid for another year:
Click here and complete this form. At question 8, please select “No (my VSC has not expired and want to complete the online declaration form)
You will receive email confirmation from the OHF that your declaration has been received.
Helpful links & additional information:
- Every volunteer must have a Hockey Canada Registration profile (the same thing your player has). Create a Hockey Canada Registration profile by clicking here, complete the free bench staff registration, and select "add a participant" when prompted. Fill in all the fields for your profile. Your VSC status & certifications will be attached to this profile, please ensure your personal information is accurate.
- Please complete this free bench staff registration
- OHF VSC Screening instructions
- Alliance Hockey Minimum Coach Requirements
- Halton Police Department
- Vulnerable Sector Check FAQ