Projected budget impact analysis for implementing a no body checking policy during the 2011–2012 Alberta Pee Wee ice hockey season
| Policy | Outcome | Current study (2007–2008 season) | Projection (2011–2012 season) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body checking | Number of players | 1108 | 9756 |
| Total number of injuries | 241 | 2122 | |
| Total cost* ($C) | |||
| Public | 28 406 | 250 115 | |
| Private | 11 823 | 104 102 | |
| Public+private | 40 229 | 354 218 | |
| No body checking | Number of players | 1046 | 9756 |
| Total number of injuries | 91 | 849 | |
| Total cost ($C) | |||
| Public | 11 112 | 103 639 | |
| Private | 3999 | 37 299 | |
| Public+private | 15 111 | 140 938 | |
| Number of injuries avoided with no body checking policy | 1273 | ||
| Total cost of implementing no body checking policy versus policy allowing body checking ($C) | |||
| Public | −146 476 | ||
| Private | −66 804 | ||
| Public+private | −213 280 | ||
*Calculated as the sum of direct public and private healthcare costs for healthcare resources utilised by each injured player.