Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query (CRC/VSQ) ​

Important Information:

  • Volunteer letter is available below that will waive the cost of the check​
  • Only applies to those 18+​
  • A CRC/VSQ is valid for 3 years, in the subsequent years an annual declaration is required​
  • If you you have a CRC/VSQ from April 2025 or later on file with HRI, complete the annual declaration here: Annual Criminal Record Declaration – Fill in form 
  • If submitting a new CRC/VSQ provide the original hard copy or original electronic copy (with password) to the HRI Office or Registrar@hockeyregina.ca ​
  • If you are unsure if you need to submit a CRC/VSQ or complete the declaration, contact Registrar@hockeyregina.ca to verify

Volunteer Criminal Record Check Form

Hockey Regina Regulation has expanded to require all designated roles to maintain a CRC/VSQ and declaration​.

See below for a summary of the related regulation, or visit Hockey Regina Regulations, for the full details.

Regulation Summary

5.03 All persons 18 years or older serving in designated roles with Hockey Regina must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query (CRC/VSQ) satisfactory to Hockey Regina on a three (3) year basis, unless otherwise required by Hockey Regina, a governing body, insurer, or applicable law. Any applicable cost of obtaining the Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query is the responsibility of the individual.

CRC’s, via electronic or paper submission, shall be held securely within the Hockey Regina Office or file network under Hockey Regina Information Security and Privacy. Review of CRC content and discretion of acceptable or unacceptable offenses is at the sole discretion of the Hockey Regina Discipline Committee. All Submitted CRC records will be destroyed/deleted upon expiration of their 3-year term.

In each intervening year where a new CRC/VSQ is not required, the individual must submit an Annual Declaration confirming whether there has been any change to their criminal record status since the date of their most recent CRC/VSQ or declaration.

Individuals also have a continuing obligation to immediately advise Hockey Regina of any change in criminal record status (as outlined in regulations) that occurs at any time, including between annual declarations or during the course of a season.

Designated roles requiring a CRC/VSQ for individuals that are 18 years of age or older, include Board member, staff member, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, On Ice Volunteer, Timekeeper, On Ice Official. This is not an exhaustive list, and HRI reserves the right to require a CRC/VSQ of any individual associated with Hockey Regina.