Criminal Record Checks
Gymnastics BC requires valid criminal record checks (CRC) on file for all coaches 19 years and older as per provincial law.
Not all individuals associated with GymBC are required to undergo screening through a CRC, as not all positions pose a risk of harm to GymBC or to its members. Those who work closely with minor athletes and who occupy positions of trust and authority within GymBC are required to complete a CRC. These would include:
- individuals in key personnel positions in GymBC Member Clubs, including:
- paid staff positions
- club owner or president
- volunteers (includes Board members)
- privacy officer
- joint health and safety committee representative (as per WorkSafeBC)
- finance coordinator
- coaches of provincial teams
- volunteers appointed to accompany provincial teams to events or competitions
- volunteers at major GymBC hosted events identified by GymBC as requiring CRCs
- all registered coaches affiliated with GymBC Member Clubs
Note: Gymnastics BC requires that searches for pardoned sexual offences (Vulnerable Sector Searches – VSS) be conducted for all coaches.
Validity of CRCs
CRCs are valid for a period of three years. Gymnastics BC may also, at any time, request that an individual in a designated category provide an updated CRC. This will take place if GymBC has grounds to believe that the results of the previous CRC are no longer accurate.
How to Obtain a Criminal Record Check
All coaches and other employees of GymBC member clubs must visit their local police station to obtain a Criminal Record Check. Once completed, a copy of the CRC should be submitted by email to GymBC or via the GymBC Screening Form.
Reminder: a Vulnerable Sector Search is required; be sure to ask for one when requesting your CRC.
Volunteers are eligible to obtain a free online CRC through the BC Ministry of Justice. See below for details.
For Volunteers Only
How to Obtain an Online Criminal Record Check
Please note that if you use the online process to apply for a CRC you will not receive a hard copy of your CRC clearance letter. If you or your employer requires a hard copy, you will need to complete a CRC request through your local police station (don’t forget to request a Vulnerable Sector Search).
Online CRCs are FREE for volunteers ONLY. The access code for volunteers can be requested by completing this form.
After you have obtained the volunteer access code from GymBC, visit the following website to complete your CRC online: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/screening/crrpa/org-access or click the button below.
Volunteer Criminal Record Check (CRC) Access Code Request
Click the button below for the Volunteer CRC Access Code request form.
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