Anyone aged 18 or older who is volunteering with the NMHA must obtain a valid Level 3 – Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from Ottawa Police Services (OPS).
Please note: Vulnerable sector checks must be conducted by the local Canadian police service where an applicant lives.
To apply for your Level 3 – VSC:
- Download, print, and complete the latest Volunteer letter from NMHA.
- Submit the completed letter along with your online VSC application here:
Questions and Answers
Q1) Does the NMHA reimburse expenses incurred to complete a Police Record Check?
No. These expenses are not reimbursed by the NMHA nor are they to be reimbursed through your team’s budget.
Q2) I received my VSC back from OPS, now what?
Important Update: Volunteer VSC Process for 2025–26 Season
New for the 2025–26 hockey season, HEO will be updating the Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) submission process. VSCs are no longer to be submitted to the Risk and Safety Director as in previous years.
Please follow the updated process outlined at the link below:
https://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/vulnerable-sector-check/
Thank you for your cooperation as we implement this change.
Q3) How long is my record check valid for?
A VSC is valid for three years from the date of issue from OPS.
Q4) I forgot when my VSC expires. How can I check this?
- Send an email to [email protected] to enquire on the expiry date of your VSC.
- Please provide your full legal name that would have been used on your VSC application.