Q: What Kind of equipment do I need?

A: Required Inline Equipment -

• CSA Approved Helmet with cage
• Hockey gloves
• Jock/Jill Strap
• Either:
  • Inline girdle and Inline pants or
  • Regular short-leg ice hockey pants and hockey socks
• Hockey shin pads
• Hockey elbow pads
• Hockey shoulder pads (Optional, but recommended)
• Mouth Guard (Optional, but recommended)
• Inline Skates
• Hockey stick
• Goalies must wear a protective neck guard, either attached to the goalie mask or directly to the player's throat

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Q: What is the NSIHL?

A: The North Shore Inline Hockey League is a non-profit society. The league was formed in 1996 and over the years has expanded to around 700 players.

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Q: What are the age groups?

A: There are six groups based on age as of Dec 31 of the previous year so as to coincide with the way the school board determines students' grade placement.

• Tyke - 5
• Atom - 6,7 & 8
• Mite - 9 & 10
• Squirt - 11 & 12
• Pee Wee - 13 & 14
• Bantam - 15, 16 & 17

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Q: My child has never played hockey, is there a beginner group?
Q: My child has played lots of hockey, is there a more competitive group?

A: For those kids that are just starting inline hockey there is a non-competitive or Recreational division in each age group. For those kids that have played a lot of hockey or are just looking for a more competitive playing evironment the 3 older groups have a Competitive division.

• Atom - Recreational
• Mite - Recreational
• Squirt - Recreational
• Squirt - Competitive
• Pee Wee - Recreational
• Pee Wee - Competitive
• Bantam - Recreational
• Bantam - Competitive

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Q: How much does it cost?

A: Check the web site under registrations.

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Q: What is Inline Hockey?

A: Inline is similar to ice hockey except; non-contact, no offsides, no icing. It is a fasted-paced, 4-on-4, high-scoring game.

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Q: Is it ok to buy used equipment?

A: We are all aware of the growing cost of equipment for players today. Parents and players should keep a few things in mind when purchasing USED EQUIPMENT. Equipment loses its effectiveness over time and use. This should be the first consideration when purchasing used equipment. In very few cases will it be as effective as in its original form. Check to ensure the product is free of holes, cracks, uneven padding etc.

Helmets with loose padding should not be purchased. In cases that the padding is loose, only the manufacturer can re-glue the padding back in place. Because of the age of the helmet, they may be unwilling to do this re-gluing. DO NOT attempt to re-glue the padding on your own. If the wrong glue compound is applied to the helmet, it may affect the plastic compounds of the helmet and lessen the protective qualities of the product. DO NOT use super glue, contact cement, or hot glue guns to attach the padding to the helmet.

If purchasing a helmet from a Used Equipment Store, ask what, if any, repairs have been done to that specific product? 

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Q: How can I be sure if the equipment fits?

A: Equipment should completely cover the area that it was meant to protect. Helmets should fit snug and not slide on the player’s head. Pants should protect the kidneys, hips, front, side of thighs and tailbone. Athletic supporter and cup should be positioned properly and be of the correct size. Shoulder pads, elbow pads, and gloves should adequately cover the chest and arm areas.

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Q: Where can I get used equipment?

A: Find it at the NSIHL Swapmeet:
Saturday March 20 9am-1pm at the Delbrook RecCentre 600 West Queens Road

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Q: What if I have some old equipment to sell?

A: Sell it at the NSIHL Swapmeet:
Saturday March 20 9am-1pm at the Delbrook RecCentre 600 West Queens Road

Drop off times are:
Sun Mar 14 10-11am
Wed Mar 17 6-8pm
Drop gear off at the Harry Jermome RecCentre, underneath the score clock