V  ↵APMHA Requirement for Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Who Needs a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)?

Any active volunteer of APMHA requires a completed PVSC.  In the context of APMHA minor hockey, an active volunteer refers to anyone who has volunteered for a position that puts them in direct contact with players.  This includes coaches, assistants, trainers,  on-ice volunteers and managers.  If you are unsure if your current PVSC is valid, please contact Director of Risk and Discipline.

How Frequently are PVSCs Required?

PVSCs are valide for 3 years. 

How are PVSCs Obtained?

PVSCs are performed by Ontario Provinvcial Police Services and are free for all volunteers.   In order to prove an individual's association with the APMHA, a volunteer letter is provided the the association.  

The steps required to obtain a PVSC are:
 

• ​Obtain an APMHA Volunteer Letter by requesting it from the Director of Risk and Discipline Letter
• Visit an OPP Station (click here  to access the OPP detatchment finder) and present the complete form (online form available here) and the volunteer letter from the association (along with a piece of photo ID)
• Vulnerable sector checks can also be completed on line at by clicking here
• Receive the PVSC results by mail (note:  they may take several weeks to arrive)
• Present a copy of the completed check to the Director of Risk and Discipline 
  
  ****please note - PVSC's are usually in high demand in the fall so complete as early as possible
  
  Questions?  Please contact the Director of Discipline at dir.discipline.risk@apmha.org