As
approved by the IHA General Assembly on 23 June 2001, the following
are additional rules relating to the wearing of safety equipment
while playing ice hockey in Australia.
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Mouthguards
With effect 1 March 2002 the wearing of a mouthguard is compulsory
in the IHA for all players born 1980 or later. Mouthguards are
to be worn whenever a player is on the ice (training or game).
Mouthguards are highly recommended for all other players.
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Face-cages
With effect 1 March 2002, a full face-cage is compulsory for
all players in the IHA aged 20 and under. The player is to continue
wearing the face-cage until the day of their 21st birthday,
irrespective of the competition in which the player is playing.
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Throat
Guards
With effect 1 March 2002, a throat guard is compulsory for all
players in the IHA aged 20 and under. The player is to continue
wearing the throat guard until the day of their 21st birthday,
irrespective of the competition in which the player is playing.
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