OMHA Guidelines for equipment to be worn by individuals assisting as a volunteer in On-Ice activities are as follows:
• A volunteer who meets the minimum age requirement for CHIP Certification (i.e. 14 years and above), would be eligible to wear the same equipment as an On-Ice Team Officials. (i.e. CSA Certified Helmet, skates, gloves etc.)
• A volunteer below the minimum age requirement for CHIP Certification (i.e. below 14 years), would be required to wear full player equipment.
NOTE: On-Ice Volunteers must be at least two years older than the division age limit they are associated with. (Minimum age, 9 years old)