Risk Management: Skater'S Equipment Checklist Page 2
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RISK MANAGEMENT: SKATER’S EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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EQUIPMENT
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INSPECT
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
HELMET
Protection
Must have visible CSA label, snug chin strap (one
CONTINUED
finger width), ear guards, should be decal, tape and
paint free as this could affect the manufacturer’s
warranty and the CSA certification.
Condition
No cracks in shell or padding. Replace helmet if
padding separating from plastic shell or if padding
is hard or brittle: do not re-glue.
FACEMASK
Size
Never force it to fit helmet. NEVER cut or modify
either plastic or wire masks.
Protection
Tight screws & if replacements, not too long. Straps
snug. Never remove the chin cup
Condition
NO cracks in plastic. Watch for rust at wire seams.
GLOVES
Size
High enough so no unprotected forearms between
gloves & elbow pads. If gloves are short, use slash
guards.
Protection
Firm fingers, thumb & back padding.
No
compression felt if back pushed down.
Condition
Palms soft & pliable. No holes near fingers or in
palm. NO loose threads.
SKATES
Size
Tightened eyelets 1 ½” to 2” apart.
One finger
width between boot and heel when toes touching
cap.
Protection
Tongue long enough to go behind shin pads to
protect lower shin. Laces not wrapped around boot
top/ankle.
Condition
No missing/loose rivets, loose/bent blades, torn
eyelets &/or soft toe caps.
Throat Protector
Size
Completely covers protected area and upper chest
if designed with a protective bib.
Protection
Fits snug enough to avoid exposing parts of
intended protected area and upper chest (if bib
attached).
Condition
MUST have BNQ certification. Free of fabric cuts
and. Must not be altered in any way. Velcro straps
not worn.
MOUTHGUARD
Size
Fits snugly over teeth and NOT so loose as to fall
(if applicable)
out of position. Should be dentist fitted.
Condition
Replace if cracked, brittle, chewed on, does not
cover all teeth or sits unevenly on the teeth surface.
STICK
Size
Properly sized sticks should reach between a
player’s chin and the nose when in street clothes.
Condition
No cracks/splinters on shaft/blade. End cap in place
and butt end taped to prevent penetration of face
mask.
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