What protective equipment must I wear?

Q: What protective equipment must I wear?

The Official Rules and Case Book (Section 5) requires: Neck protector: all players must wear a BNQ-approved neck protector. Shoulder pads: all players registered in U19 and younger age groups must wear shoulder pads designed for participation in ice sports. Knee, shin and elbow pads: all players must wear them, with a plastic or similar hard shell in all knee protectors (goaltenders excluded). Pelvic protection: all players must wear hip, tailbone and pelvic protection. A skater who is involved in the play without a helmet or face protector, or a goaltender without mandatory protective equipment, causes play to be stopped immediately. A delayed violation for a missing neck protector or other improper equipment is nullified once you correct the fault or leave the ice.

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The Official Rules and Case Book (Section 5) requires:

Neck protector: all players must wear a BNQ-approved neck protector.
Shoulder pads: all players registered in U19 and younger age groups must wear shoulder pads designed for participation in ice sports.
Knee, shin and elbow pads: all players must wear them, with a plastic or similar hard shell in all knee protectors (goaltenders excluded).
Pelvic protection: all players must wear hip, tailbone and pelvic protection.

A skater who is involved in the play without a helmet or face protector, or a goaltender without mandatory protective equipment, causes play to be stopped immediately. A delayed violation for a missing neck protector or other improper equipment is nullified once you correct the fault or leave the ice.