As a general rule, the bottom of the goalie's pants should sit just above the knee cap. Basically, it should sit low enough to provide protection, but not so much so that it will likely interfere with the goalie's leg pads.
Pant sizes for young goalies can vary dramatically from player to player, as both height and body frame (slim to stocky) fluctuate, so it is often recommended to ask a sales associate for assistance when attempting to size up a young goalie.
Senior Sizing
| Actual Waist { inches } |
Pant Waist { inches } |
Actual Waist { cm } |
Pant Waist { cm } |
|
| X Small | 24"-26" | 32"-34" | 61cm-66cm | 81cm-86cm |
| Small | 28"-30" | 36"-38" | 71cm-76cm | 91cm-97cm |
| Medium | 32"-34" | 40"-42" | 81cm-86cm | 102cm-107cm |
| Large | 36"-38" | 44"-46" | 91cm-97cm | 112cm-117cm |
| X Large | 40"-42" | 48"-50" | 102cm-107cm | 122cm-127cm |
| XX Large | 44"-46" | 52"-54" | 112cm-117cm | 132cm-137cm |
Junior Sizing
| Actual Waist (inches) |
Pant Waist (inches) |
Actual Waist (cm) |
Pant Waist (cm) |
|
| Small | 20"-22" | 26"-28" | 51cm-56cm | 66cm-71cm |
| Medium | 24"-26" | 30"-32" | 61cm-66cm | 76cm-81cm |
| Large | 26"-28" | 32"-34" | 66cm-71cm | 81cm-86cm |
| X-Large | 28"-30" | 34"-36" | 71cm-76cm | 86cm-91cm |
| XX-Large | 32"-34" | 38"-40" | 81cm-86cm | 97cm-102cm |
The best assessment off a pair of pants is made while also wearing leg pads during the trial. This will allow the goalie to determine whether or not there the length of the pants will cause interference.
