VSS and Declaration Information
All Coaching Staff, Trainers, Managers, Board Members, Association Staff and those who help on the ice are required under OMHA, OHF, and Hockey Canada rules, to be screened with a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (VSS).
All NEW & RETURNING volunteers MUST have a valid VSS and must be received by Sept 1, 2024 (for Coaches), Oct 1st, 2024 (for additional bench staff).
We will not accept a VSS from another business, profession or organization.
Thank you for your understanding.
Any questions please contact our VP/ Privacy Officer at [email protected]
OBTAINING A VSS through OHF:
COST: FREE
- Get your documents organized and determine where you need to go to get a Vulnerable Sector Check completed:
- Once ready, including the approved VSC from your local police service, begin the Screening Submission
- Locate your HCR # and register for the OHF Screening Process
- Once registered, click continue
- Complete the form and upload your documents (read all instructions to ensure complete accuracy)
Required Documents
Before entering the OHF Screening Submission Portal, please ensure you have the following information to complete the Vulnerable Sector Check:
- Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) Number; AND
- Vulnerable Sector Check AND OHF Screening Declaration Form; OR
- Receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check AND OHF Screening Declaration Form
PLEASE NOTE:
- All documents must all be in PDF format to be accepted.
- Should your returned Vulnerable Sector Check from your police service be password protected, save the PDF to remove the password encryption. Alternatively you can print the Check and scan as a PDF to upload.
- There are requirements for registered players that require documentation to show proof of residence and birth certificate. This is NOT a requirement for Coaches or Officials.
- For the 2024-25 season, the OHF will be accepting copies of a Vulnerable Sector Check from 2022-23 OR 2023-24 AND the OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF).
Any questions please contact our VP/ Privacy Officer