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available, and we
can only applaud
the manufacturers
for the quality
of equipment
available at a
fantastic price
for mini hockey,
schools and junior
levels, but the jump
to being a senior
goalkeeper can be
too much a cost
for many aspiring
keepers. If they are
not able to afford
the right kit, could
we be missing
out on the future
international star
who either quits and
plays as an outfield
player – or even
worse is lost from the
game altogether?
Do we just accept that
this is the cost a GK
must pay to play or are
there solutions that can
be found to produce kit
at a price that fits? I am
open to your thoughts
to spend the money to get the best. on this one…email stik@
However the pressure to have the best pushhockey.co.uk
kit on juniors coming through the ranks
cannot be under-estimated. With the
top kits having “International Standard”
Obo Yahoo
protection ratings, many parents and
leg-guards – £160
players will not settle for anything less kickers – £96
as that could be seen as a compromise
in the safety and confidence of the
keeper. But it all comes at a very high
price. All Level 5 kit comes at a price;
even Level 4 costs a tidy sum.
So I’ve got to ask: ‘with the advent of
composite stick technology allowing
everyone to hit the ball at high speeds,
should safety come at such a high
price?’
SO THE BIG QUESTION IS: ARE WE
PRICING GOALKEEPERS OUT Of
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