Equipment Requirements

Here is the excerpt that SAIH strictly enforces:

All players must wear the following: Missing any of the following will result in a two (2) minute penalty for a Delay of Game.
- A HECC approved hockey helmet with a full-face mask and chin strap.  All straps on helmet must be fastened at all times while on the rink.
- Elbow pads.  Jersey sleeves must cover elbow pads.
- Gloves designed for hockey or lacrosse
- Hockey shin guards.  Hockey pants must cover the shin guards.
- An internal mouth guard must be in the mouth during play.
  - If a player is issued a top and bottom orthodontic mouthguard without a strap, he/she must present the mouthguard to the referee prior to the game and notify the scorekeeper. He/she will be permitted to play but will be given penalty if not in the mouth.
- Inline skates.  Skates must have a full set of wheels.  If a player loses a wheel while on the rink, he/she must leave the rink immediately and is not permitted to return until the wheel is replaced.
Goalies must wear in addition to the above
- Upper body equipment
- Leg pads (in place of shin guards)
- Catching and blocking gloves designed for hockey
- Goalie Mask must be HECC Certified or a player helmet with a throat guard.
No equipment meant for street hockey is permitted (Mylec and some Franklin).
Players are not permitted to wear loose-fitting jewelry.

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