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What is the main pro for bodychecking?
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Fundamental skill, better if taught early.
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At what age does body checking begin?
A
Peewee (11-12 yo)
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Q
What is the main con of earlier bodychecking?
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Number one cause of injury in hockey.
3
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What is the most common hockey injury? What is the proportion of injury! (% of sports injuries)
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Concussion. 10% of all sports-related injuries.
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Do more injuries from bodychecking occur from high or low skill level hockey?
A
High level.
5
Q
What are CPS recommendations for limits of age and skill level for bodychecking?
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At least bantam (13-14 yo). Eliminate completely from recreational/house-league hockey.
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