Creating a safe environment for families to develop a love for hockey is integral to the Learn to Play program and the first step in doing so is providing all participants with head-to-toe equipment. Participants will be properly fitted with equipment during an in-person fitting event held at a location associated by each club.
All the equipment provided will be for participants to keep upon completion of the program.
![Equipment Guide Equipment Guide](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LearnToPlayNHLbooklet-equip-1.png)
*In addition to the equipment listed above, we recommend all participants purchase a mouth guard, neck guard and athletic supporter.
Equipment Guide
All the equipment provided will be for participants to keep upon completion of the program.
One of the biggest thrills for a new youth hockey player is getting the chance to put on their equipment.
Follow this guide in numerical order to get yourself ready to play.
1. Supporter and cup
Essential protective equipment
![Artboard Copy 7equipment Shin Guards](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copy-7equipment-1.png)
2. Shin Pads
Check for proper length to ensure pads protect the knee and shin completely
![Hockey Socks update Hockey Socks](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Hockey-Socks-update-1.png)
3. Hockey Socks
Pull-on over shin pads and attach to Velcro on hockey supporter
![Groupnewpants Hockey Pants](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Groupnewpants.png)
4. Pants/breezers
Pants provide protection for the lower spine, hips and thighs
![Groupnew Skates](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Groupnew.png)
5. Skates
Should be laced from bottom to top tightly to ensure that ankles do not bend
![Artboard Copy 8equipment Shoulder Pads](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copy-8equipment-1.png)
6. Shoulder Pads
Line-up the center-line of player's shoulders with the center of the shoulder pad caps
![Artboardequipment Elbow Pads](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboardequipment-1.png)
7. Elbow Pads
Tighten straps so pads do not move on the arms during play
![Artboard Copy 6equipment Hockey Jersey](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copy-6equipment-1.png)
8. Jersey
Goes over shoulder and elbow pads
![Artboard Copy 3equipment Helmet](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copy-3equipment-1.png)
9. Helmet & Facemask
Must be of a design and construction approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC)
![Artboard Copyequipment Gloves (Back)](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copyequipment-1.png)
10. Gloves
Check for good finger and hand mobility
![Artboard Copy 10equipment Stick](https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Artboard-Copy-10equipment-1.png)
11. Stick
Length should generally extend from the ice to the player's chin (with skates on)