Equipment Requirements:

 

Skaters who are equipped properly will have more fun and will advance faster

1. Skates:

• Skates fit comfortably and there is sufficient ankle support
• There is room for toes to wiggle slightly
• Heels do not lift inside the skate more than ¼ inch
• An adult finger can fit in the top of the boot when done up
• Excess laces are tucked or tied up so that they do not hang loose or drag on the ice.
• We do not recommend the “adjustable or expandable” skates or Molded plastic skates as can hinder skater progress, but either hockey or figure skates options are fine. 

2. CSA-Approved Hockey Helmet:

• A CSA-approved hockey helmet MUST be worn by all skaters up to and including stage 5 (please click to see Skate Canada Helmet Policy). This means the helmet MUST have the red/blue CSA sticker on it to be valid.

• This policy will be strictly enforced, please read carefully to avoid disappointment. 

• No bike helmets are permitted and skaters will not be permitted on the ice. 

3. Clothing:

• Skaters should dress warm layers for our sessions; items such as long drawstrings, scarves, dangling coat belts, etc. can be a hazard on the ice and should be removed or avoided.
• Warm mittens or gloves are mandatory and children will not be allowed to skate without them.

 

Equipment Care:

• To protect the skate blades, skate guards should be worn in any area that is not protected by rubber mats.
• At the end of every session the blades should be wiped with a dry cloth to prevent rusting.
• Skate sharpening should be done periodically depending on usage and care. The bottom pick on figure skates should not be removed – the pick is part of the design and is essential to proper balance.

 

Skate Canada Equipment Guidelines found at this link: EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES