EQUIPMENT FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
With a new cycle of rule changes, there have been questions asked about updates to equipment rules. We have answered several below, and will continue to add more as they are received over time.
GLOVES
1. Why are lacrosse gloves now not allowed in ringette?
This is not a new rule. This rule has been in the Official Rules and Case Book for a long time. The update to the rule regards the anatomical area described, however the intention has always been to protect the wrist arteries and veins, as well as protecting the hands.
2. If my glove is damaged during play, what do I do?
If your glove is damaged, similar to if your neck guard comes off during play, you stop what you’re doing and skate off the ice to the players bench until it is fixed.
3. If the rule says gloves can’t be modified, how can you re-palm it?
Glove re-palming for durability, using approved materials such as leather, clarino or tackified leather, patching of finger gussets, thumb repairs, and cuff stitching is possible if it maintains the integrity of the original glove.
4. What gloves are allowed?
Gloves manufactured for ice sports that are made with cut resistant materials are acceptable. All gloves made for ice hockey, as well as PURE and Winnwell’s Athena have been tested for safety and are approved.
5. Are there statistics on why hockey/ringette specific gloves need to be used and how many injuries have been incurred from lacrosse gloves?
Lacrosse gloves with an open wrist are not legal for Ringette. If an injury were to occur to an athlete wearing illegal equipment they would not be covered by Ringette Canada's insurance policy. One injury is too many.