Proper Skating Equipment and Attire
CSA Approved hockey/skating helmets are MANDATORY up to level 5. NO BIKE HELMETS
Properly Fitting Skates: single blade, leather, lace up hockey/figure skates
Tips:
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when standing, skates should be straight up and down and directly under your child
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ankles should NOT lean in. This is a sign of little/no ankle support and/or the skates fitting too loose
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skates should be sharpend every 4-6 weeks
- wear skate guards when not on the ice to prevent nicks in your blades
Warm Gloves! NO FUZZY GLOVES. When they tough the ice they leave bits of fuzz behind which is a safety concern as there is a good chance skating over this fuzz will cause skaters to fall
NO trailing scarves, elbow pads, knee pads, or jeans
Dress Warmly! Remember that it is cold on the ice. Snow Pants and Winter Jackets are recommended.
