Titans, Here is some information on equipment fitting from three sources: Hockey Development Centre of Ontario - two-page pamphlet on hockey equipment http://kgha.goalline.ca/data/132/files/t411668/htcp_guide_to_hockey_equip.pdf Hockey Canada Equipment Poster https://kgha.goalline.ca/data/132/files/t411668/equipment_poster_e.pdf Safety Requires Teamwork Manual with more detailed information on safety including equipment fitting. https://kgha.goalline.ca/data/132/files/t411668/safety_teamwork_manual_e.pdf Note - Hockey Canada recommends that the tongue of skates be placed under shin pads and the socks over the front of the shin pads but not covering the back portion of the skate.