GET A BACKGROUND CHECK
It is the policy of the Rhode Island Amateur Hockey Association that all coaches (head and assistants), officials, managers and other individuals who have routine access to minor children (anyone under the age of majority) must consent to a background-screening check performed by RI Hockey.
This screening is a service to volunteers that is paid for by RI Hockey and is a web-based process that can be initiated
HERE.
Choose "GREATER PROVIDENCE YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION" as your organization on Step 2 of the process and if you are cleared, the GPYHA Registrar will receive notice of your status. This screening is good for two years and then you must repeat this process.
For more information about RI Hockey's Online Screening Program, click
HERE.