MITE EQUIPMENT
MITE EQUIPMENT
MITE EQUIPMENT LIST
Mite equipment checklist
REQUIRED:
- Hockey Skates
- Helmet with full face shield (HECC approved and not expired)
- Mouth Guard (required by USA Hockey)
- Neck Guard (required by USA Hockey, can be standalone or a neck guard shirt)
- Shoulder pads (these come attached to a chest protector)
- Elbow pads
- Hockey gloves
- Protective jock (boys) or pelvic protector (girls). These are shorts with protection in front and velcro to hold up socks.
- Hockey shin guards
- Breezers (hockey pants)
- Jersey and hockey socks (to start the season)
- Hockey stick
RECOMMENDED:
- Hockey bag to carry equipment
- Skate blade protectors
- Water bottle
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO ALL PLAYERS BY WESTONKA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION:
- Team jersey
- Matching hockey socks
HOCKEY SKATES
Properly fit hockey skates are THE most important piece of equipment for young skaters. Skates should fit correctly and be sharpened periodically throughout the season, depending on how much usage. Young mite players do not need expensive skates. Focus on fit before high performance or stiffness. Visit a dedicated hockey retailer to get sized appropriately. Some examples in the local area are:
- Hanus Sports - Minnetonka
- Pure Hockey
- General Sports - Edina
- Lettermen Sports - Plymouth
- Bauer Experience Store
Equipment Rental Details
Equipment rentals will be available for new players attending Rookie Camp for FREE. Players may use rental equipment for the remainder of the season for a cost of $50. ($250 initial depot, then $200 returned at end of season upon return of equipment)
For equipment fittings, pick-up scheduling, or questions about the rental program, please contact the Westonka Mite Coordinator at mites@westonkahockey.org.
Equipment Rental Includes:
- Shin guards
- Breezers (hockey pants)
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Hockey Bag
Please note: We have limited quantities of rental equipment available. If demand exceeds supply, give priority to first year players.
Players are responsible for providing the following:
- Skates
- Stick
- Neck guard
- Mouth guard
- Jock or pelvic protector