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Originally Posted by Canfootball52
There's been some discussion about background checks for officials in Manitoba as well. I'm not sure of the details.
I think it's a good idea. Especially at the lower levels. Being a father myself, I would not want just anyone officiating or coaching my daughter's Soccer games. Before I could coach my daughter's Soccer team last year, the Community Club did a Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check. The C.C ate the cost.
They should start to consider Criminal Record checks for some fans too. A couple of weeks ago, a local High School Soccer Official was attacked by Players, Coaches, and Fans of one of the Teams
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The negative part that I see from the criminal checks si that it will deter some officials from continuing to officiate if they also need to pay for the service of having a check done.
Don't get me wrong: I have no problems with the concept of the police checks. However, the person mentioned in the OP had a clean police record, and even had an exemplary work record.
Maybe a person just needs to have a check done every 2 years as a normal part of life and presents it when asked for. To referee groups, to coaching groups, for volunteering, for work, for this, for that.....