Kids' Hockey: The Parents Guide

by Michael Smith, Gary Abraham, Ana Huang

Book Overview

Does your son or daughter want to play hockey? Are you worried about the big commitment of time and money? The violence on the ice? The long hours at the rink and the environment to which your child... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552095452
• ISBN13: 9781552095454
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

READ THIS before your kid hits the ice!

This is an excellent introductory book for parents of children who want to play hockey. It covers all the types of equipment involved, and offers suggestions on how to buy what you need. It discusses how to be a responsible hockey parent, and how to support and encourage your young player. Special attention is paid to the unique needs of girls (there aren't many for kids in the age group being covered by this book), and also the particular needs of goaltenders. I checked this book out from my local library, but have decided to buy a copy to keep at home for reference.

Excellent book for First time Hockey Parents

This is the best book for first time hockey parents. I had no idea how to tape a stick, buy shoulder pads, skates or even that there was such a thing as a neck guard.The book is written by a physician and hockey lover, who knows his stuff. It has given me a lot of confidence when dealing with "more knowledgeable" parents and coaches. It has also helped me make it more fun for my kid. If you have a kid who is going to play hockey: BUY THIS BOOK!!! The information on equipment and injuries is worth the price alone. Knowing how tape a stick and buy equipment has saved me a lot of time and money.