Updated VSC Process for ALL Volunteers
Vulnerable Sector Check Process for Coaches, Volunteers, Team Officials, On-Ice Instructors
The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel every season to:
- ensure all screening is being done.
- reduce number of screenings where individuals are changing and/or participating in multiple Associations.
- provide a safe hockey environment.
Screening of all On-Ice Officials has been in place the past number of years. Minor Hockey Associations will continue to screen Staff and Board members that are not involved in on-ice programming.
The following individuals who are associated with HEO, Members, hockey leagues, and/or Associations must adhere to the Ontario Screening Policy and submit to Hockey Eastern Ontario:
- Team officials (including but not limited to head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, managers and at large team officials);
- On-ice officials; and
- Anyone else, included but not limited to on-ice volunteer, skills coaches, third party skills coaches and dressing room supervisors, through their duties on behalf of HEO.
Please visit the Vulnerable Sector Check Page for step by step instructions.