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restrict movement or cause chafing the boxer short style must fit snugly but not restrictive to ensure the cup does not move out of place players should have a good range of motion while wearing pants a good measure is to have the player fully squat with pants and shin pads on if the player can com fortably squat and the padding remains in position then the pants fit properly skates usually fit a halfsize smaller than street shoes never buy skates too big as this can seriously inhibit proper skating development if you are on the ice more than three times a week skates should be sharpened weekly a player should have a good range of motion while wearing shoulder pads to test range of motion have the player lift arms slightly above shoulder height this position ensures that the pads do not dig into the neck area whenever testing a pair of gloves use a hock ey stick to stick handle on the spot for a few minutes the gloves should offer freedom of movement in a variety of positions without chafing or restricting movement choose a helmet size that fits snugly on the head yet allows room for adjustments for final fitting the front of the helmet should fall just above the eyebrows and should be properly adjusted so it doesnt move when shaking the head from side to side a hockey jersey should be large enough to fit over the body equipment and provide the player a good range of motion is important for hockey players with a good range of motion it should go over the pants and not ride up when the play er is skating make sure the neckline does not com press at the back of the neck this may result in chafing andor injury properly fit ting equipment is key when playing hockey as with any activity there exists an ele ment of risk however with appropri ately fitting equipment these risks can be minimized dont go in after a who falls through person the ice there are few winter scenes more inviting than a river topped with layers or bumpy marbled ice and few more dangerous to unsus pecting children one out of every 12 canadians who drown each year plunges to death through unsafe ice in almost half of these cases individuals drown while simply walking playing or fishing the crust that forms on top of a boxing day until january 24th frames from 50 off lenses plus daily wear soft contact lenses from 59 applies to an amber frame collection selection varies by store and may not be exactly as shown with a complete eyeglass purchase some restrictions apply complete details instore cannot be combined with any other offer y offer ends january 24 1998 eye exams arranobd markville shopping centre 51 31 770 river is unstable thanks to water swirling beneath it lake ice is most fragile in frozen areas around an open patch and along the shore avoid rivers and lake shorelines where even ice that looks solid is weak if children decide to go on the ice it should be with a buddy and under adult supervision as parents if you are not within arms reach youve gone to far if a child slips through thin ice do not approach the hole or the same may happen to you first call for help then use a long assist device to pull him out if there is a lifejacket or buoyant object around the rescuer should put it on to protect themselves in the event that they fall in when the victim grabs the assist device pull gently to ease the per son out of the waten the person should crawl along the ice with the feet spread help the person to safety as soon as you can approach and remove the wet clothing as soon as dry garments are available remember reach or throw but dont go in what to do if you fall through the ice if you fall through the ice call for help try to kick claw or crawl your way to solid support move your legs into a swimming position and try to push yourself forward on your stomach dont stand up until youve rolled onto solid ice seek medical attention if required