The following charts are guidelines (not rules) to follow on how to fit a goaltender for equipment.   Due to different heights, weights, playing sizes and brands of equipment, goaltenders should see a local expert equipment dealer for proper equipment fitting. Selecting the proper size of equipment is important.  Proper development requires that a goaltender play in the correct size gear.

Goaltender Pads - The following is a four step guide to determine the size of a goaltender's pads.

Step 1 - Goaltender's skate size
Step 2 - Measure from the floor to the middle of the kneecap.
Step 3 - Measure from the middle of the kneecap to desired height on thigh.
Step 4 - Add steps 1, 2, and 3 for estimated size of leg pad.

Goaltender's Glove - The following is a brief summary on how to fit a goaltending glove.

In today's game many believe that bigger is always better when it comes to a goaltender's glove. This is not true. Having a glove that is too big will limit a goaltender's ability to catch and control the puck. Here are two tips to follow when fitting a glove. First, from the end of the finger channels to the tips of a goaltender's fingers there should be no more than 1/4 of an inch of space. Second, the heel of the goaltender's hand and the heel / cuff of the glove should line up.

Goaltender's Blocker - The following is a brief summary on how to fit a goaltending blocker.

Proper blocker sizing will allow a goaltender to control the face of the blocker. This will lead to better rebound control and protection. Similar to fitting for a glove, from the end of the finger channels to the tips of a goaltender's fingers there should be no more than 1/4 of an inch of space.

Goaltender Chest Protector

The size of a goaltender's chest protector should be determined by the goaltender's height. After gathering a goaltender's height the next step is to match the height with the selected company's size chart to determine the appropriate size.