EQUIPMENT

Following is a list of required equipment and a list of suggested equipment depending on the skater's ability and age**.

Required Equipment

  • Skates - of course (Bring your own or rental skates are provided)
  • Helmet - hockey style, CSA approved
  • Clothing appropriate for colder temperatures
  • Gloves - winter gloves⁄mitts are fine
  • Hockey Fundamentals : Learn to Play & Power Skating requires full hockey equipment

Suggested Equipment

  • Facemask on the helmet - strongly recommended, especially for young children
  • Knee⁄elbow pads - roller blade type is acceptable.
    About half of the children wear some sort of padding. The other half do not.
  • Water resistant clothing - Preschool skaters especially