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January 29, 2020 |

I have to slide on my knee pads or elbow pads. Can’t I just cut the sleeve out?

January 29, 2020 |

Do we have to follow the Risk Management Guidelines while at practice and scrimmages?

January 29, 2020 |

Can I add a face mask to my helmet? What about a caged face mask/shield?

January 29, 2020 |

A skater at practice wears equipment that is not allowable per the guidelines such as a caged face mask. Is this allowable since it is not a sanctioned game?

January 29, 2020 |

A skater wishes to wear a bandana, medical breathing mask, or PPE over their mouth when skating, to manage a medical condition. If they are wearing their mouth guard, is this allowable?

January 29, 2020 |

A skater is using pads constructed with Kevlar, rather than a hard protective shell. Is this allowable?

January 29, 2020 |

In order to protect the throat from being hit after a neck injury, a Skater wishes to wear a foam throat guard. Is this allowable?

January 29, 2020 |

Can someone who uses a wheelchair perform duties as a non-skating official? What about bench staff using a knee scooter?

January 28, 2020 |

During the course of game play, a Skater falls and hits their head and temporarily loses consciousness. The medical staff performs the SCAT test, and clears the Skater as the Skater shows no signs of concussion at the time of the test. Should the Skater return to the game?

October 21, 2019 |

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