Junior & Youth Elbow Pads
Fall proof. Shop our collection of elbow pads for ages 4-13. Designed with hard plastic caps to absorb ice impacts and secure velcro straps to keep them from sliding down.
Buyer's Guide: Sizing Kids' Elbows
Elbow pads are the trickiest item to size for kids because their arms are thin. If the pads are too big, they will slide right off.
1. Sizing by Height
Use your child's height as the primary guide.
- Youth Small (Ages 3-5): Height 3'3" - 3'7"
- Youth Large (Ages 6-8): Height 3'10" - 4'2"
- Junior Small (Ages 8-10): Height 4'3" - 4'7"
- Junior Large (Ages 11-13): Height 4'11" - 5'4"
2. The Slide Test
Put the pads on over their base layer (undershirt). Fasten the straps. Hold their wrist and try to pull the pad down. If it slides easily over the elbow, it is too big. It will not protect them when they fall.
3. Hard vs. Soft Caps
Always choose Hard Plastic Caps (covered in foam) for ice hockey. Soft pads are for street hockey only. When a child falls backward on ice, a hard cap disperses the energy. A soft pad will still hurt.