Throat Guard
• Rules require a BNQ Certified throat guard.
Shoulder Pads
• Function is to protect the shoulder joint, collarbone, back, chest, and upper arms;
• Shoulder pads should be determined by the size, skill level, and style of the individual player;
• Match the player to the appropriate shoulder pads by ensuring a good fit between the shoulder pads, elbow pads, and pants.
Elbow Pads
• Function is to protect the elbow, forearm, triceps and biceps;
• Should fit snug, but comfortably into the elbow cap;
• Straps should secure the pad to the arm while allowing unrestricted movement.
Hockey Pants
• Function is to protect the hips, kidneys, tailbone, upper legs and lower abdomen;
• Should fit snug to prevent the pads from moving while still allowing for unrestricted movement;
• Length of pants should fit to the top of the kneecap;
• Age and skill level can again dictate the style of pants needed.
Shin Guards
• Knee should be stable within the knee console and not slip around while you move;
• Bottom of shin guard should sit approximately two finger widths above the ankle’s flex point.
Helmets
• Should fit snug on the head, not being able to tilt, rotate, or move side to side.
• The brim should sit approximately one adult finger width above the eyebrows;
• To size, place a fully expanded helmet on the players head and reduce the size until the desired fit is achieved;
• The chinstrap should be adjusted to ensure stability and have no more than one finger width between itself and the neck.
Facemask
• Should fit snug against the chin to provide stability to the helmet and to ensure it does not come off during play.
Gloves
• Function is to protect the fingers, thumb, back of the hand, and wrists;
• Cuff of the glove will be one of three styles: short, medium, or long. The glove should work with the elbow pad to offer complete forearm protection.
Protective Jock/Jill Strap
• Sizing based on athlete waste size and should be comfortable and protective.
• Available in an athletic support or “shorts” style.
Skates
• Skate sizing is not similar to shoe sizing. Skate size should be determined with a fitting gauge;
• Heels should fit tight to the back giving no movement. Room should be allowed for one season’s growth, but no more as a skate that is too big can cause blisters. |