Principles of Safety

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Principles of Safety

• International Ice Hockey Federation
• Learn To Play Program
• Sheffield, England
• October 17, 2004

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Principals of Safety

• Injury prevention
• Proper fitting of equipment
• Warm-up
• On-ice safety

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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 occurringparticularly injuries
  caused by faulty equipment or unsafe facilities
• If we understand the causes of injuries, we can
  think of ways to prevent them

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Injury Prevention

• Leaders should have a basic knowledge of First
  Aid
• Get information on health status of your players
• Check out facilities equipment
• Dont 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 dont
  become major ones
• Check the players equipment to make sure it fits

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Protective Equipment

• Athletic supporter and cup
• Garter belt (or equivalent)
• Shin pads
• Pants
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow pads
• Helmet - approved

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Equipment (cont)

• Face mask approved wire or clear plastic
• Gloves
• Skates
• Junior sized stick

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Warm-up

• Play a game
• Get the body temperature up
• Get the heart pumping
• Get the blood flowing

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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
• Dont permit horse play
• Ensure shooting drills are conducted in a safe
  manner