EMHA MANDATORY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
All volunteers (on-ice & off-ice) must have the following mandatory requirements.
1.Vulnerable Sector Check: The VSC expires every 3 years and the online Declaration must be submitted yearly. Further details and the OHF letter for the volunteer discount can be found on our website at the link here: VSC Requirements
2.Spordle Account: Every volunteer must have access to their Spordle account. This allows them to monitor their qualifications, access course links, confirm course completion and credits, track any qualifications with expiry dates, and submit their Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). To create an account, or login: Spordle
2. Respect In Sport Activity Leader Online Course (Complete once you've created a Spordle Account)
3. Gender Identity & Expression Online Course (Complete once you've created a Spordle Account)
5. Registered as a volunteer with the EMHA: All on-ice volunteers in our IP program (U5–U8) must complete this volunteer application form prior to participating in any on-ice activities each season. The final deadline to sign-up to become an on-ice volunteer is December 10th of each season. Please be prepared to provide your Hockey Canada Registration number (from Spordle), and ensure your Vulnerable Sector Check is current and up to date. To register, complete this form:
Need to Know:
Mandatory Equipment Requirements for On-Ice Volunteers as per OMHA:
Mandatory equipment requirements for those individuals acting in the role of On-Ice Volunteer, for example, individuals assisting with Initiation Program implementation, on-ice (parent/family) helpers, demonstrators, goaltender) coaches, etc. OMHA Guidelines for equipment to be worn by individuals assisting as a volunteer in On-Ice activities are as follows:
-a volunteer 14 years and above would be eligible to wear the same equipment as an On-Ice Team Officials. (i.e. CSA Certified Helmet, skates, gloves etc.)
-a volunteer below 14 years would be required to wear full player equipment.
Note: On-Ice Volunteers must be at least two years older than the division age limit they are associated with. (Minimum age, 9
years old)