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All players must wear a CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved helmet, approved hockey gloves and running shoes.Women and players under the age of 18 are required to wear full facial protection as well. Although not mandatory, it is recommended that players wear elbow pads, athletic cup, soft knee pads and shin guards. As well, adult men should consider wearing facial protection to protect their eyes. Standard ice hockey sticks are used to play the game. Three types of balls are officially recognized for play by the CBHA. It is usually orange in appearance and not much larger than a tennis ball. A hard (Pro) Version is recommended for adult warm climate play. A semi-soft (street) version is recommended for younger youth age groups and play during colder climates. A soft recreation version is also available. CBHA member leagues must use either version manufactured by D-Gel with product numbers (330) hard, a (340) semi-soft and (350) soft with the official CBHA logo. A new line of ball hockey equipment is being designed by D-GEL in cooperation with the CBHA, including a more flexible glove, padded shorts and shin pads.   |