NEW To Hockey (Lindsay Lynx)

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NEW TO HOCKEY

Below is important information for those who are new to the sport of hockey and just getting started:

Choosing your programming:

House League (U9 - U18): House League offers an opportunity for all ages & skill levels to learn new hockey skills within a social & fun, yet competitive environment!

Representative Level (U11 - U18): Representative level is for players who demonstrate advanced level hockey skills and are seeking more challenging gameplay in a competitive & fun environment! Players must attend Tryouts to participate at the Representative Level

Goaltender: There are always opportunities to try goalie! LGHA offers a registration incentive for participants who are serious about pursuing this position

Equipment:

The following equipment is required for all hockey players:

Hockey Helmet (with full face cage or shield)

Neck Guard

Shoulder Pads & Chest Guard

Elbow Pads

Hockey Gloves

Hockey Jill (pelvic protection)

Hockey Pants

Knee Guards

Hockey Skates (sharpened) & Skate Guards

Hockey Socks & Hockey Jersey

Mouth Guard (these can be pre-formed from your dentist or a mouthguard clinic or most sports stores have mouthguards for sale that can be formed at home)

If your player/goalie wears glasses, please speak to your optometrist about shatterproof lenses

And Don't Forget!:

Hockey Socks

Hockey Stick

Hockey Bag

Sports Water Bottle (clearly labeled with your child’s name)

The following equipment is required for all hockey goaltenders :

Goalie Helmet*
Goalie Neck Shield (“Dangler”)
Neck Guard
Goaltender Chest guard
Catcher Glove & Blocker
Hockey/Goalie Jill (pelvic protection)
Hockey/Goalie Pants**
Hockey Socks and/or tights
Knee Guards
Goalie Pads
Goalie Skates
Mouth guard
Goalie Stick
Hockey Bag
Water Bottle

*in some cases a player helmet with full face cage is accepted, with a proper goalie “dangler” attached
**for younger recreational players, hockey pants may be acceptable

When in doubt, always check with your coach & trainer to ensure that you have the appropriate & proper fitted equipment!

If purchasing gently used equipment or receiving hand-me-downs, please ensure the following:

Equipment is in good condition & free from major wear n’ tear (inspect for cracks in helmets, large rips, broken straps/buckles, torn Velcro, missing armor, etc)
Equipment fits properly (equipment that is too big or too small will not safely protect your player)
Pay attention to expiry dates on items such as helmets

Have your new player try on their hockey gear at home a few times to get the feel of it before arriving at the arena for the first time. Here’s a few great videos showing how to dress your new hockey player:

How To Put on Player’s Gear Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mroRyKO1At0

How to put on Goalie Gear Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEPih77j96Y

Age Division Name Changes:

As of the 2020-2021 Season, Hockey Canada changed the minor hockey age division names to the system we see now:

Former Division Name	New Division Name
Novice	U9 (Under 9)
Atom	U11 (Under 11)
Peewee	U13 (Under 13)
Bantam	U15 (Under 15)
Midget	U18 (Under 18)

Fundraising & Volunteers:

2 crucial elements every minor hockey association requires: Fundraising & Volunteers!

Fundraising Activities & Sponsorships help keep organizational costs down, which helps us to offer competitive registration fees to our members
All Lynx Team Bench Staff are trained & certified and are required to provide up to date Vulnerable Sector Police Record checks annually.
And we’re always in need of parent volunteers to help with organization events & fundraising!