Injury Prevention

Safety Protection Recommendations:

The following safety recommendations have been produced with the aim of reducing and minimising the effect of contact injuries, such as contusions/hematomas, and abrasions:

• Goalkeepers must wear helmets and other protective gear during training.
• Use well-fitted shin guards and mouthguards during training and games.
• Mouthguards should be fitted and of good quality to maximise player comfort and compliance. 
• Mouthguard use should be encouraged at an early age so that it becomes a habit.
• Mouthguards should be replaced if damaged
• Protective gloves should be worn to prevent hand and finger injuries in hockey.
• Protective eyewear encouraged to be worn to prevent and minimise eye-related injuries (3-7)

Here is a website that outlines some of the prices and costs of protective gear in field hockey: https://www.hockeydirect.com/Catalogue/Hockey-Protection