
OHF Centralized Record Check
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 for the 2025-26 season. This is in addition to the screening of all On-Ice Officials that has been in place for the past number of years
EVERYONE WHO WILL BE ROSTERED TO A TEAM FOR THE 25-26 SEASON, MUST SUBMIT A VSC (FROM THE 23-24 SEASON OR NEWER) ALONG WITH THE OHF DECLARATION THROUGH THE OHF VSC REGISTRATION.
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 to Officiate & Coach 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.
How to Obtain & Submit your VSC to the OHF
Instructions:
Here is a video outlining the steps to submit your VSC or instructions listed below:
Volunteers Residing Outside of Durham Region
If you live outside of Durham Region, you must apply for a PVSC with the regional police in your municipality.