If you’re a parent who has been given the task of getting
hockey gear for your child, it’s easy to feel more than a little overwhelmed.
After all, there is so much gear out there, and how are you supposed to know
what to buy, what size, and all of that? Well, fortunately, it’s not all THAT
hard once you get used to it and if you can follow some helpful tips.
First things first, know that ALL the fancy equipment
available today is not actually necessary. Therefore, you really don’t need to
worry about buying any crazy product that promises to improve your kid’s
performance. Instead, just look for products that are about safety and proper
form, which also breeds safety. Really, that’s all you need.
So, what does that boil down to? Well, basically, you will need
at least the following:
l A
quality helmet to protect your child’s head and greatly reduce the risk of
concussion or brain injury
l Properly
fitted skates, and yes, unfortunately, you will have to replace these regularly
as your child grows
l Elbow
pads
l Knee
pads
l An
appropriately sized stick, which will also need to be replaced frequently
As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, some of the items on this
list need to be replaced quite regularly, which, if you’re like most parents,
means spending more money than you really want to (or even have) on hockey
gear. Don’t worry though; you don’t have to be rich for your child to play
hockey- you just have to know how to find affordably priced items.
Your best bet is to go for used items. Shop at stores that
sell secondhand sporting equipment to see what kind of bargains you can find.
You can also ask other parents on your team if they have anything they want to
sell or trade.
If you can find some workarounds and not buy everything new,
ESPECIALLY the stuff your child is likely to outgrow quickly, you can probably
get everything you need without breaking the bank.
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