Hockey Canada Playing Rules 2024-2026

Ontario Hockey Federation’s Vulnerable Sector Check

The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all On-Ice Officials for the 2025-26 season. 

The OHF requires all on-ice officials, those aged 18 and older to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check, and submit yearly screening as set out below to be eligible for participation: 

1. Year 1 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission AND an OHF Screening Declaration Form.
2. Year 2 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.
3. Year 3 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.
4. Year 4 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission OR an Enhanced Criminal Record Check subject to paragraph 1.7.3.3 of the OHF Screening Policy and the OHF Screening Declaration.
5. Year 5 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.
6. Year 6 – submit an OHF Screening Declaration Form.
7. Year 7 – submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been completed in the six (6) months prior to submission OR an Enhanced Criminal Record Check subject to paragraph 1.7.3.3 of the OHF Screening Policy and the OHF Screening Declaration.
8. Year 8 – continue cycle.

For more information on the OHF Screening Policy and where to get a Vulnerable Sector Check:

OHF Screening Policy ›