The following individuals who are associated with the OHF, Members, hockey leagues, hockey Clubs, and/or Associations must adhere to the OHF Screening Policy and submit to the Ontario Hockey Federation:
- Team officials (including but not limited to head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, managers and at-large team officials)
- On-ice officials
- Third-Party, through their duties on behalf of the OHF, is a member, a hockey Club or Association may work with children (including but not limited to on-ice volunteers, skills coaches, third-party skills coaches and dressing room supervisors)
Returning Individuals for 2025 - 26 Season
Team Officials, On-Ice Officials, or Third-Party instructors who are returning to SDMHA for the 2025-26 season and had their screening approved by the OHF for previous seasons with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from 2023 or 2024 will be required to complete the online declaration through the online submission portal for the upcoming season. The declaration from 2024-25 will expire on May 31, 2025.
Individuals with a 2022 VSC (expires on May 31, 2025)
Team officials, on-ice officials or Third-Party who are returning for the 2025-26 season will need to submit a new VSC and complete the online declaration for this season. Both are completed through the online submission portal.
New Individuals to OHF
Team officials, on-ice officials or Third-Party Instructors will be required to submit a VSC and complete the online declaration for this season. New individuals must be registered with SDMHA in the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) before submitting their screening to the OHF.
Where to get a Vulnerable Sector Check Completed
Before entering the OHF Screening Submission Portal, please ensure you are ready with the necessary documentation (all documents must be in PDF format to be accepted). You will need your:
• Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) Number; AND
• Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF); OR
• Receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF)
Vulnerable Sector Check Instructions https://ohf.on.ca/risk-management/vulnerable-sector-checks-vsc/vsc-instructions/