Im 15 and want to be a goalie with little to none experience?

Question

i really want to play hockey this year. I dont care what kind of team i get on or anything. Im an ok skater and have been looking into becoming a goalie for about a year now. So far as equiptment goes i have goalie skates and a goalie stick. I still need like 1000 dollars worth of equiptment. My dad is somewhat supporting me but just doesnt want to pay that much for "an experiement" he calls it because ive dropped out of every other sport when i was younger. I need some advice on how i can start playing hockey a a goaltender.

Answer 1

It's pretty common to try a lot of sports out, when you are young....I wouldn't call it 'dropping out' or any fault of yours.   Your dad has a point though, being a goalie is very expensive and it's probably best to make sure you want it, long term, before spending $1000.  

Definitely borrow or rent your pads at first, and maybe pick up the different pieces over time, as you become more sure this is what you want to do.

I'd recommend that you check with your local rink for drop-in or open ice times, even if they are for adults, or just ask them if they need a goalie somewhere.   If there is one spot they have trouble filling, it's as a goalie.   Also, if you can be on call....I know my local rink has a few guys who they will call to fill in, at times.

Answer 2

My advice: Rent some equipment,

Get on the ice, try it out 3-4 times as a goalie and see for yourself/. If you're really serious about it then join a goalie school.

Anyway, don't judge what its like to be a goalie the first time you try it. Have Fun and don't give up!

Being a goalie is a tough job! Good Luck :D!

Answer 3

Check the local arena for rec leagues or pick up games.

They usually are looking for players and often supply goalie pads.

Answer 4

Goalies play free? WHERE?

Here in Texas (in addition to paying my rent and other daily expences + my classes at the local college) I'm paying the same as skaters as much as $15-20/hr to skate on ice as soft as butter. No gear is provided either, I'm having to use my own.

(Itech helmet, Vaughn chest pad, Brian's glove + blocker, Vaughn cup, Bauer pants, Franklin leg pads, CCM skates, Sherwood stick)

Road / Street hockey is a good and inexpencive way to TRY playing goalie but you gotta be a really good skater to offset the weight of ice hockey gear. It depends on your aspirations .. especially if you're admittingly an "ok" skater at this point. Keep in mind that Mylec gear can only be used with a soft street hockey ball. I played in-line roller hockey with a puck for years and wouldn't trust it in that, and on the ice, it's a death sentence.

Answer 5

Road hockey is good, just getting the feel of everything. Tell your dad you love it, and want to play for the rest of your live. Even if you dont, just tell him that.

Answer 6

At most arenas u can rent the equptment

Answer 7

Start going to as many skating opportunities as you can so your dad can see that you're serious about playing.  Check out some of these videos in the mean time.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w93a32vS...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sqKgYFC3...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79MmP-f6c...

Answer 8

buy pads dirt cheap on craigslist or a garage sale/salvation army. Get some street hockey pads first - learn to play that way. When you are ready, go to the local rink for drop-in hockey - they usually let goalies play for free (just have dad sign a waiver form so you can play since you're under 18).

Answer 9

some equipment arent that expensive. start by trying hockey (off the ring street style) Mylec have affortable equipments you can get. watch some videos to see how goalies should react to various shots. learn from it and just practice with friends. once you master that, go to local ice rink and see if they have league you can join. some NHL clubs have junior hockey club where you actually get to play ice hockey see if there is one near where you live. from a street hockey goalie to a goalie hopeful, good luck.