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Equipment Dates

START OF THE SEASON:

Equipment for new 8U players and equipment swap for returning 8U players will take place: 

Saturday, September 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.          
at the New Ulm Civic Center near the North Rink.

Monday, September 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the New Ulm Civic Center near the North Rink.

After these equipment swap dates, the equipment room will be open once a month.
Specific dates to be determined. Please plan accordingly.

DURING THE SEASON:

To better serve our families and to keep our inventory accounted for and organized, the Equipment Room at the New Ulm Civic Center will generally be open for 8U equipment swaps on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting on November 4.

If that Tuesday falls on a holiday or is impacted by weather (e.g., snowstorm), we’ll communicate any changes in advance — typically, the following Tuesday would be the backup.

The equipment room schedule can be found on the 8U calendars.

In between these dates, the equipment room will be locked with limited to no ready key access. Players and families should plan accordingly to ensure that their player has their equipment for games and practices.

Equipment

NUSE Hockey provides ALL gear, including skates, for players in our 8U program (every kid ages 4 years old through 3rd grade).  See start of the season equipment dates and when the equipment room is open during the season. Sizes may be limited for smaller 4-5 year old players.

SEHA provides helmets, skates and elbow pads for the 4U Program (ages 3 to 4). Equipment for the 4U Program is handed out on the first night of practice, which is usually mid-November.

As a reminder, families are responsible for purchasing a neck guard to be on the ice. Neck guards are required. The Association does not provide neck guards. If the player does not have a neck guard, they will not be able to be on the ice.

Questions regarding equipment?

Please direct any questions regarding equipment to:

Nate Bauer
NUSE Equipment Manager
Phone: (507) 766-3106
Email: nuseequipment@gmail.com

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

LIttle WILD PROGRAM:

Minnesota Wild Learn to Play Little Wild is coming to New Ulm this fall! Register by July 28. Sign up for Little Wild:  https://bit.ly/4klzX3u

This program is designed for first-time players between the ages of 5-8 years old. Baseline skating skills necessary. Approximately 4 weeks of on ice instruction (one lesson per week). Participants must register online.

How to Dress a Player

This video gives an overview of the equipment needed to properly dress youth hockey players. More new hockey parents resources:
https://www.usahockey.com/newparents

HOW TO DRESS A GOALIE

This video gives an overview of the equipment needed to properly dress youth goalies. More new hockey parents resources: 
https://www.usahockey.com/newparents

Getting the Stink Out...

Hockey gear has its own "unique smell" - here is a video of tips to help your player keep their equipment smelling its best and also keep the bacteria build up away.

NECK GUARDS MANDATORY BY AUGUST 1

USA Hockey To Require Use of Neck Laceration Protection

Effective August 1, 2024.

This rule is mandatory for players in all age classifications as well as for all officials under the age of 18. Neck guards will be required effective August 1, 2024, and must be worn during all games and practices.

See the official MN Hockey release in the link.

MN Hockey Neck Guard Rule

To assist you, we have linked a number of BNQ-certified neck protection options through Scheels: