Planning on helping a team this upcoming season? Time to get a head start in submitting your VSC to avoid delays later.
All volunteers (over 18) MUST have a valid VSC before stepping on the ice in any capacity.
* Good news for those that went through the process last season (2024/2025 ) all that is required this season is a DECLARATION SUBMISSION .
NDMS Members who plan on returning and Volunteering for the 2025/26:
NOTE: You will need to know your HCR number-instructions can be found on the link on how to obtain this
Team Officials, On-Ice Officials, Third-Party Instructors, and others returning for the 2025–2026 season who had their screening approved by the OHF this past season — with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from 2023 or 2024 — will only need to complete the online declaration through the OHF Online Submission Portal.
ONLINE DECLARATION FOR RETURNING Coaches/Bench Staff & Official
https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s88_mthsgUGOi8KxPBphVRNFN0_ZyflGmReI6w2hk6NUOUowVjgyRVI5R0hMUjUzMUVLMU5WTVc2OS4u
NEW COACHES and BENCH STAFF who want to volunteer:
You must submit a request for a criminal check with VSC screening to the OPP. Please be aware - this process can take 6-8 weeks.
You will need this letter when you apply - https://www.ohf.on.ca/media/ofonwcwe/ohf-letter-requesting-vsc.pdf
Apply for OPP VSC here: https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147
Vulnerable Sector Check: Receipts
Please note that the OHF will not be accepting Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) receipts between April 1 and July 30, 2025.
As police services typically require 6–8 weeks to process VSC applications, we strongly encourage anyone needing to submit a VSC to begin the process as soon as possible.
Once you receive your completed VSC, you must submit it to through the OHF Online Submission Portal and complete the required online declaration.
Further instructions to assist you with the process can be found here:
https://www.ohf.on.ca/risk-management/vulnerable-sector-checks-vsc/vsc-instructions/
If you are planning on joining any bench for the 2025-26 season, we strongly encourage you to begin this process immediately to avoid delays being rostered.