What protective equipment must my U11 players wear?

Under Rule 3.6 of the Hockey Canada Playing Rules 2026-2028:

• Every player, including goaltenders, must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet with a CSA-certified facial protector securely attached and unaltered while on the ice, including pre-game warm-ups. Chin straps must be securely fastened.
• A full CSA-certified facial protector is compulsory in minor hockey. A BNQ-certified throat protector is required for players registered in minor and female hockey.
• Players on the players' bench or penalty bench must also wear their helmet and facial protector securely attached. A violation earns the team a warning, and the second and later violations by the same team earn a Minor penalty.
• If a helmet, facial protector or throat protector comes off during play, the player must replace it properly fastened or go to the bench for a substitution. Playing on without it means play is stopped and the player is penalized for illegal equipment.
• In divisions that allow a half visor, a mouth guard is compulsory. After one warning to the team (referees are encouraged to give it directly to the coach), any player on that team who commits a further infraction receives a Misconduct penalty.
• All protective equipment except gloves, head gear and goaltender leg pads must be worn entirely under the uniform.