KMHA: Policy # A9
Title: Protective Equipment
Policy Statement: While on the ice all players, including goalies shall wear a CSA approved Hockey helmet to which a CSA approved facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way. Any alteration to a CSA approved helmet or facial protector automatically destroys the certification. Commercially manufactured throat protectors must have the current certification as required by Hockey Canada regulations, throat protectors are also mandatory equipment for all KMHA players, including goaltenders, and referees.
Any person registered with the KMHA as a player must wear the aforementioned approved helmet with a facemask and the approved throat protector when assisting on ice with any other KMHA practice or try out session. The KMHA states that all players must wear full, properly fitting protective equipment that conforms to Hockey Canada and CSA guidelines. Representative players wear red helmets, pants and red, white and blue gloves. (Kitchener Ranger colours) The KMHA requires that representative and minor development league’s goalies supply their own shoulder pads and chest protectors at all age groups and the Minor Bantam to Major Midget age groups must also use their own blockers and catching gloves. The KMHA shall permit the use of KMHA goaltender equipment for the current season subject to the following conditions. ➢ A deposit of $250.00 (two hundred fifty dollars) must be submitted prior to any equipment being signed out for the season to ensure the equipment is returned in proper order. Any equipment that is returned requiring repair, shall be repaired and the cost deducted from the deposit at the end of the season.
The KMHA will supply full protective goal equipment in the house league from IP to Minor Novice. From Major Novice – Major Midget goaltender equipment is lent on a per season basis.