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How can I check whether a coach has had a background check?
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- EditorsBest answerIn BC, established youth sport organizations generally require coaches to have a police information check that includes a vulnerable sector check. Ask the club directly whether its coaches have been checked, how often checks are renewed, and whether it has a safe sport policy. For private coaches who have opted in to this site, the profile shows the verification date for each check; a police check shows as expired after 3 years, and anything not verified is marked "Not verified". A badge does not replace your own judgement.
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