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Police Information Checks (PIC VS)

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Coach's Reference Coach Applications Team Sites Staff Qualifications Security Clearance Affiliation Procedures Concussions Coach Mentoring Training Allowance Documents and Forms Fair Play Pledge Junior Coaches Manager Certification Staff Manuals Practice Plans
Coach's Reference Coach Applications Team Sites Staff Qualifications Security Clearance Affiliation Procedures Concussions Coach Mentoring Training Allowance Documents and Forms Fair Play Pledge Junior Coaches Manager Certification Staff Manuals Practice Plans
Coach's Reference Coach Applications Team Sites Staff Qualifications Security Clearance Affiliation Procedures Concussions Coach Mentoring Training Allowance Documents and Forms Fair Play Pledge Junior Coaches Manager Certification Staff Manuals Practice Plans

As of October 1st, 2023 - NW Ringette accepts valid Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (PIC VS) for a validity period of 3 years as per Ringette Alberta policy 19.0. A valid PIC VS must not expire during a playing season.

Staff Requiring PIC

All team staff as well as anyone who is interacting regularly with athletes. This includes:

  • Head Coach
  • Assistant Coach
  • On Ice Assistants
  • Junior Coaches (turning 18 years old during a playing season)
  • Trainer
  • Manager
  • NW Ringette Board Member
  • Other Volunteer Positions as per policy

Junior Coaches under the age of 18 do NOT require a PIC VS

For additional information see the NW Ringette Policy Manual

PIC VS Deadlines:

As soon as you become a volunteer on a team: Email security@nwringette.com to begin the PIC VS process.
October 1st : Submit your PIC VS application to the appropriate authority no later than October 1st of the current playing season.
November 1st : Submit your valid PIC VS to NW Ringette at security@nwringette.com no later than November 1st of current playing season.

Fees:

NW Ringette will reimburse application fees if the application process is followed, and a CPS voucher is used for the application.
Email security@nwringette.com for the applicable volunteer letter for your team role.
Reimbursement – The reimbursement form can be found on the Documents and Forms page

Where to apply for PIC with VS:

If you live within the Calgary city limits apply online with Calgary Police Services at - https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/index.php

If you have questions about your CPS application – email calgary@policesolutions.ca

If you live outside the Calgary city limits apply in person at your local RCMP - https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/criminal-record-checks

Sharing of Results:

Log in to your CPS on-line account to save and share your PIC VS results with NW Ringette at security@nwringette.com

If you have a valid PIC VS from another agency (school, sport or other) please email a copy of the completed check to security@nwringette.com for approval as per NW Ringette Screening Policy.

*Failure to follow NW Ringette Screening Policy could result in your removal from the official Team Roster by Ringette Alberta.