Active Start
Ringette Equipment
RINGETTE EQUIPMENT
Equipment required for Ringette includes:
- Power/hockey skates;
- A CSA approved helmet with a Ringette specific facemask (diamond shape openings not rectangular guard);
- A BNQ certified neck protector;
- A padded girdle with pelvic protection are traditionally worn under ringette pants instead of the traditional hockey pant, although you can also wear hockey pants and socks as long as pelvic protection is provided;
- Shin pads, elbow pads, and shoulder pads;
- Ringette stick must be a regulation stick and should be cut off somewhere between the chest bone and the armpit (with skates on) for proper length. The top of the stick (cut off end) must be taped as well;
- Please check with your coach if you have any questions regarding equipment.
Good used equipment is available at used equipment stores and equipment exchanges. The best time to buy equipment is in August with the best selection available pre-season. The following is a list of a few companies that offer goods and services; please check your local phone directory for a complete listing. Equipment can be bought, and in some instances, sold, or traded at the following places:
- United Cycle (Edmonton)
- Source for Sports (St. Albert)
- Klondike Cycle (Edmonton)
- Pro Hockey Life (Edmonton)
- ProSkate (Edmonton)
- All Sports Replay (Edmonton)
- Totem Outfitters (Edmonton)
