KMHA: Policy # HL - B15
Title: Protective Equipment
Policy Statement:
While on the ice, all players including goaltenders, shall wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet, with ear protection, to which a C.S.A. approved facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way. Any alteration to a C.S.A. 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 mandatory equipment for all KMHA players, including goaltenders.
Any person registered with 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 Kitchener Minor Hockey Association also requires that all players must wear full, properly fitting protective equipment that confirms to the Hockey Canada and the C.S.A. guidelines.
Helmets will be mandatory for all on ice Coaches/Trainers/Managers. If coaches are found to be on the ice and not wearing C.S.A approved head protection, they will be suspended one game for each infraction with increased suspensions for repeat offenders.
The Kitchener Minor Hockey Association shall permit the use of the KMHA goaltender equipment subject to the refundable deposit established prior to each season.