GK's Single System Minimum Equipment Requirement
Minimum Equipment Requirement
To ensure full protection for goalkeepers and enable them to train to the level and intensity needed, a minimum set of equipment is required for participation in sessions.
Minimum requirement:
- Helmet - in full working order with no screws or straps missing and that fit properly
- Throat protector
- Chest protector
- Elbow pads and/or full arm protection
- Padded shorts with suitable over shorts (could be hockey/football shorts)
- Abdominal guard - a "box" for boys and women's pelvic protector for girls
- Leg guards / pads with fully functioning straps and that fit properly
- Kickers with full straps (recommend spare)
- Knee pads (optional)
- Left and right hand pads/ glove - preferably foam
- Smock/over shirt (rules of game)
- Suitable playing shoes (beware of fashion trainers and flat soles on water pitches)
- A hockey stick
It is hoped that county and regional coaches, managers and CCCs at JRPC level, will take responsibility for ensuring all equipment is worn. Support for this will be would be appreciated for safety of parents.
England Hockey
June 2015
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