1. Skates must consist of only four parts: boot, blade, blade holder, and laces.

2. The boot must conform to the foot of the skater and not be unduly wide or long or have any attachments to it.

3. The blade must be smooth from front to back and secured in the blade holder at all times. It cannot have a pick in the manner of figure skates.

4. The front and back of the blade must be properly covered by the blade holder such that no part of either end protrudes. The blade must not extend in front of the toe or behind the heel of the boot in the manner of speed skates.

5. No mechanical attachment or any other device which might help a skater’s speed or ability to skate is allowed.

6. Laces may be of any non-fluorescent colour and tied in any manner, but they must not be so long that they touch the ice.