Vulnerable Sector Check - HEO Memo

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Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) is proud to announce the launch of its Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) process across its member organizations in collaboration with The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO). This major initiative underscores HEO’s ongoing commitment to enhancing safety, integrity, and security within hockey communities across the province, particularly for young participants.

The new centralized VSC process streamlines and strengthens background checks for all involved in youth hockey, ensuring that vulnerable sector checks are conducted with greater efficiency. By adopting this standardized approach, HEO reaffirms its dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment for the next generation of hockey players.

The collaboration between the 3 Ontario Hockey branches (HEO, OHF and HNO) and their members ensures that all individuals working with young participants are properly vetted and monitored. This move aligns with national sport safety standards and further promotes transparency and trust within hockey programs.

The new VSC process is part of Ontario Hockey’s broader initiative to modernize and streamline administrative functions while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and protection in youth hockey. This centralization effort will reduce the administrative burden, allowing more time and resources to focus on developing players and enhancing their hockey experience.

The new centralized process can be accessed via the HEO website and contains detailed instructions: Vulnerable Sector Check | Hockey Eastern Ontario | Hockey Eastern Ontario For more information, please contact: bhyson@hockeyeasternontario.ca

Debbie Rambeau Executive Director, Hockey Eastern Ontario drambeau@hockeyeasternontario.ca