Player safety is Red Deer Minor Footballs #1 priority, because of this we have decided to equip your player with a Guardian Cap.
All players on all levels (Atom, PeeWee & Fire) must wear one during all practices, games will be up to the player's parents to decide. If your player is placed on the concussion return to play protocol, wearing a guardian cap during practices/games will be mandatory.
No helmet, practice apparatus, or helmet pad can prevent or eliminate the risk of concussions or other serious head injuries while playing sports. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact absorption tests relate to concussions. No conclusions about a reduction of risk or severity of concussive injury should be drawn from impact absorption tests. Guardian has always stood by the fact that Guardian Caps reduce the impact of hits and that its use should be one piece of the puzzle to an overall safety strategy.
What is the purpose of a Guardian Cap?
What is the purpose of a Guardian Cap? The Guardian Cap was created to bring a soft padded layer to the outside of hard-shell helmets. They are also designed to move independently of the helmet below, allowing for forces to be redirected around the head. Lastly, the coefficient of friction of a Guardian Cap is less than that of a hard-shelled helmet, allowing for less grab.
How much does the Guardian Cap weigh?
Guardian Caps weigh about 7 ounces, making them extremely lightweight for players.
Will the Guardian Cap fit my child’s youth helmet?
The Guardian Cap is one-size-fits-all. The elastic attachment straps stretch to fit all sizes, makes, and models of helmets. The straps pull through the facemask and attach back to itself.
Will wearing the Guardian Cap make my helmet hotter?
No, wearing a Guardian Cap will not make your helmet hotter. Independent research actually showed the opposite. The addition of the Guardian Cap in 32°FC+ temperatures insulated the helmets and kept the head -6-9°C cooler. The reason: while polycarbonate conducts heat, the foam of the Guardian Cap does not, and acts more as an insulator.
