INJURIES:
With any sport there is the risk of injury, and hockey is no exception.
Facemasks have dramatically reduced the risk of eye injuries, including blindness and lacerations (cuts). No permanent eye injury has been reported to a player wearing a certified mask. Full facial protection for all participants may reduce the risk of facial lacerations, dental fractures (broken teeth) and potentially serious eye injuries. No eye or neck injuries occurred to players wearing full protection.This study demonstrated that both full and partial facial protection significantly reduce injuries to the eye and face without increasing neck injuries and concussions.
All USA college players wear full facial protection according to NCAA regulations. USA Hockey rules now state that all Junior players are required to wear full facial protection. However, players 18 years of age and older may wear a half shield (visor) if they sign a waiver in most leagues. The helmet and half shield must not be worn tilted back so that the bottom of the visor is above the tip of the nose. Improper positioning of the visor may direct a stick or puck toward the eye. A violation of this rule is a misconduct penalty. The helmet should be secured with a padded four-buckle chinstrap to prevent migration and protect the chin. A form-fit mouthpiece not only protects the teeth, but may also prevent concussions and injuries to the temporomandibular joint (jaw).
INSURANCE
USA Hockey has an extensive insurance program that provides its members protection in several areas. Excess accident insurance is designed to provide reimbursement for medical expenses that the injured person’s primary insurance does not cover. This is first dollar coverage for medical expenses when the injured person has primary insurance. When the injured person does not have primary coverage there is a $1,000 deductible before the excess medical policy covers expenses. For a more detailed explanation of policy limits and exclusions, ask your team manager for an insurance brochure.
Primary catastrophic insurance coverage covers medical expenses in excess of $25,000. For more information about this coverage, ask your team manager for an insurance brochure.With any sport there is the risk of injury.
Facemasks have dramatically reduced the risk of eye injuries, including blindness and lacerations (cuts). No permanent eye injury has been reported to a player wearing a certified mask. Full facial protection for all participants may reduce the risk of facial lacerations, dental fractures (broken teeth) and potentially serious eye injuries. No eye or neck injuries occurred to players wearing full protection.This study demonstrated that both full and partial facial protection significantly reduce injuries to the eye and face without increasing neck injuries and concussions. All USA college players wear full facial protection according to NCAA regulations. USA Hockey rules now state that all Junior players are required to wear full facial protection. However, players 18 years of age and older may wear a half shield (visor) if they sign a waiver. The helmet and half shield must not be worn tilted back so that the bottom of the visor is above the tip of the nose. Improper positioning of the visor may direct a stick or puck toward the eye. A violation of this rule is a misconduct penalty. The helmet should be secured with a padded four-buckle chinstrap to prevent migration and protect the chin. A form-fit mouthpiece not only protects the teeth, but may also prevent concussions and injuries to the temporomandibular joint (jaw).
USA Hockey has an extensive insurance program that provides its members protection in several areas. Excess accident insurance is designed to provide reimbursement for medical expenses that the injured person’s primary insurance does not cover. This is first dollar coverage for medical expenses when the injured person has primary insurance. When the injured person does not have primary coverage there is a $1,000 deductible before the excess medical policy covers expenses. For a more detailed explanation of policy limits and exclusions, ask your team manager for an insurance brochure.
Primary catastrophic insurance coverage covers medical expenses in excess of $25,000. For more information about this coverage, ask your team manager for an insurance brochure.
