***NEW THIS SEASON*** MANDATORY BENCH STAFF REGISTRATION & VULNERABLE SECTOR
CHECK

As of the 2026/27 hockey season, ALL bench staff members — Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Safety
Personnel, and Managers — across all age divisions and levels must register through the Hockey Canada
Registry (HCR / Spordle) AND complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

This is mandatory under Hockey Canada and Hockey Manitoba rules (aligned with provincial Protecting
Youth in Sport Act legislation). The Vulnerable Sector Check includes a Police Criminal Record Check and
is valid for three (3) years.

Please see the Bench Staff Page for complete instructions.