Hockey practice
Hockey gear has more parts than almost any other sport, and it has to go on in a set order in a hot, noisy changing room. Pictures help the child get dressed independently at a calm pace. See the steps below.
♂Ice hockey practice
A player in a helmet skates with the puck in a rink with cones.
♂Hockey at the goal
A boy in a hockey jersey stands in front of the goal with a stick and puck.
♂Practising with the stick
A boy handles the puck in front of a goal with cones.
♂Hockey practice
A boy in a helmet and gear moves the puck with his stick.
♀Hockey shot
A girl in hockey gear shoots the puck with an arrow showing the direction.
♀Stick skills
A happy girl practises handling the puck with her stick.
♀Stickhandling
A woman handles the puck with a hockey stick.
⚲Playing hockey
A child in a helmet moves the puck with a stick on the ice.
About this visual support
Shin guards before socks, skates before the bottom of the pants, shoulder pads before the jersey and the helmet last. Hockey gear demands an order that does not make sense until you have got it wrong a few times. In the middle of a changing room full of noise, smells and teammates who are already ready, it can become overwhelming, and the child easily gives up or is last onto the ice.
A picture strip in the bag or on the wall at home shows each piece in the right order, from cup to gloves. The child can tick it off in their head, or actually point at the picture, and does not have to wait for a parent or coach. After practice, the same strip works in reverse, plus hanging the gear up to dry so it does not stay damp in the bag.
A practical tip is to rehearse getting dressed at home on a quiet Sunday, with a timer and nothing at stake. The child learns the movements while their pulse is low. Finish with a photo of the child in full kit. If practices need to fit into a weekly plan with school and homework, you can try Routined free for 14 days.
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