Some say the
costs involved with hockey are too high. With our state of economy, it may just be,
however, the rewards are high also.
Walk in to a rink,
any rink from Alaska to Florida and Maine to California and you will find youth
carrying duffel bags and sticks, and usually a great big smile. Part of being a hockey player is learning to
carry your gear at an early age. Part of being a hockey parent is learning that
this gear doesn’t come cheap, unless you are a smart, savvy shopper, own a pro
shop or have very deep pockets.
The cost of the
duffel bag itself isn’t what hurts the wallet, however, collectively, when
adding the skates, helmets, shin pads, shoulder pads, elbow pads, tape, hockey
pants, jerseys and socks….the price tag gets a little hefty. Learn to use the internet, and if your skater
isn’t addicted to the “latest and greatest” of the enormous efforts of the
advertising departments of the various competing hockey equipment
manufacturers, and a bit of luck, you can actually save a bunch. Just remember
to tell your skater, it’s not necessarily the brand name of the tools, it’s the
person behind the tools. One area where
it’s best to get the “best of the best” and there should be no glancing at the
price tag is the helmet. Do your
homework, ask and research, and find out which helmet truly offers the best
coverage.
Each and every time
your skater puts on that equipment, and the stinky smell that accompanies it,
comes rewards. The reward that he or she
is learning the value of being part of a team, and the responsibility that
accompanies it. Too many of today’s
youth are enamored with video games, computers and all the electronic
gadgetry. We are of the opinion that
sport participation provides the best escape from the trappings of the world of
technology. We hope you agree.
Come join us at a Youth Hockey Tournament near you!
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