Description
Skate guards are plastic covers used in ice hockey and figure skating that are worn over ice skate blades when the skater is off the ice. Skate guards are used to keep the blades of skates sharp, and avoid any damage to blades when they are not being used. Material/fabric skate guards may be called ‘Soakers’, and have a slightly different purpose as they should not be used while the skater is walking around in the skates off the ice.
Not to be confused with “rink guards”. A rink guard is a person who assists skaters and maintains order at public skating sessions.
