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Principles of Safety. International Ice Hockey Federation Learn To Play Program Sheffield, England October 17, 2004. Principals of Safety. Injury prevention Proper fitting of equipment Warm-up On-ice safety. Injury Prevention.
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Principles of Safety International Ice Hockey Federation Learn To Play Program Sheffield, England October 17, 2004
Principals of Safety • Injury prevention • Proper fitting of equipment • Warm-up • On-ice safety IIHF Learn To Play Program
Injury Prevention • Most injuries in the LTP will be caused by lack of skill and will be minor in nature • As a leader, you should strive to minimize the chance of injury occurring…particularly injuries caused by faulty equipment or unsafe facilities • If we understand the causes of injuries, we can think of ways to prevent them IIHF Learn To Play Program
Injury Prevention • Leaders should have a basic knowledge of First Aid • Get information on health status of your players • Check out facilities & equipment • Don’t force injured players back too soon • Be familiar with emergency procedures in the arena, the location of the 1st aid kit and telephone • Take care of minor injuries quickly so they don’t become major ones • Check the players equipment to make sure it fits IIHF Learn To Play Program
Protective Equipment • Athletic supporter and cup • Garter belt (or equivalent) • Shin pads • Pants • Shoulder pads • Elbow pads • Helmet - approved IIHF Learn To Play Program
Equipment (cont) • Face mask – approved – wire or clear plastic • Gloves • Skates • Junior sized stick IIHF Learn To Play Program
Warm-up • Play a game • Get the body temperature up • Get the heart pumping • Get the blood flowing IIHF Learn To Play Program
On-Ice Safety • Make sure all doors are closed • Remove any foreign objects from the ice • Teach players how to fall • Ensure proper fitting equipment is worn • Instructor should wear a helmet • Don’t permit ‘horse play’ • Ensure shooting drills are conducted in a safe manner IIHF Learn To Play Program