 | OHF POLICE CHECK PROCESS The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel for the 2024-25 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 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; 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 the OHF, a Member, a hockey Club or Association. | |