Mouthguards:
The club has partnered with Opro to create a bespoke Instant Custom-Fit mouthguard, which provides high quality mouth protection. Use BerkHemelHockey10 to take advantage of 10% off. High-impact guards are always required for hockey.

We recommend young players get used to playing with hand protection. Hard shell gloves are available in a range of sizes. The Left hand is most vulnerable to impact, however gloves can be worn on both hands for maximum protection.

Short Corner Defence for O12s:
O12s may start training to defend short corners. If you regularly play as a defender, a faceguard should be part of your protective gear. We have a few club faceguards which you may borrow until your position on pitch is more established and you’ve managed to organise your own mask

Footwear:
Hockey Astro shoes offer better grip and impact protection than trainers and help prevent ankle injuries. Trainers do not provide these same benefits.

Goalkeepers:
Goal keepers obviously need full protection. If you don’t have your own kit the club does have kits to borrow. Ask the youth officer for specific advice on what’s needed for goalies.

Supplies:
Our supplier Chiltern Sports, has a range of equipment and can advise you on what to buy.

First Aid:
Each group has a first aid kit and we have a first aider at every session.

If your child has a medical condition or carries medication, please make sure to inform the youth coordinator or team manager, they will notify key first aiders. Please clearly label any medication and either let us know where its kept or hand it in at each session, so we can locate it in an emergency. It is vital that you keep the youth officer/coaches updated if there are changes in your child’s medical condition.

All medical information is handled with sensitivity and confidentiality.