Criminal Record Checks
Criminal Record Checks
BCRSGF requires valid criminal record checks (CRC) on file for all coaches 19 years and older as per provincial law.
Not all individuals associated with BCRSGF are required to undergo screening through a CRC, as not all positions pose a risk of harm to BCRSGF or to its members. Those who work closely with minor athletes and who occupy positions of trust and authority within BCRSGF are required to complete a CRC.
These would include:
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individuals in paid staff positions
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members of the Board of Directors
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coaches of provincial teams
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volunteers appointed to accompany provincial teams to events or competitions
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volunteers at major BCRSGF hosted events identified by BCRSGF as requiring CRCs
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all registered coaches affiliated with Full Member Clubs
Note: BCRSGF requires that searches that include Vulnerable Sector Searches (VSS) be conducted for all member coaches.
Validity of CRC's
CRCs are valid for a period of three years. BCRSGF may also, at any time, request that an individual in a designated category provide an updated CRC. This will take place if BCRSGF has grounds to believe that the results of the previous CRC are no longer accurate.