Apr 14, 2024 | OHF | 3258 views
OHF Centralized Screening Process - Team Officials, On-Ice Officials
BACKGROUND
The process for the Vulnerable Sector Checks will be centralized and conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel as of the
2024-25 season. This is in addition to the screening of all On-Ice Officials that has been in place for the past number of years.
All Members and Senior, Junior, Minor and Female Hockey (Associations, Teams, Clubs) will continue to screen Staff and Board members that are not involved in on-ice programming.
The following individuals who are associated with the OHF, Members, Senior, Junior, Minor, and Female Hockey (Associations, Teams, Clubs) must adhere to the OHF Screening Policy and submit to the OHF:
• Team Officials (including but not limited to Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Managers and
overall Team volunteers);
• On-Ice Officials; and
• Anyone else who, through their duties on behalf of the OHF, a Member, Senior, Junior, Minor and
Female Hockey (Associations, Teams, Clubs) may work with children (included but not limited to on-ice
volunteer, skills coaches, third party skills coaches and dressing room supervisors).
Eligibility
It is imperative for all Team and On-Ice Officials to ensure their Vulnerable Sector Check is complete to be eligible to programs on and off the ice. This includes a valid Vulnerable Sector Check and the OHF Screening Declaration Form.
TEAM OFFICIALS CLICK HERE: ON-ICE OFFICIALS CLICK HERE:
