Having the right clothing and equipment is essential for your player to be comfortable and safe during games and practices.
Little League FAQ: Equipment
Uniform
The league provides a hat and shirt for each player. Families will provide pants and socks - color to be determined by your coach. Belts are optional.
Cleats
Cleats are highly recommended at all levels of play. Tee Ball can wear regular athletic sneakers if preferred. For Tee Ball, Rookies, Minors and Majors divisions cleats should be rubber or molded plastic, no metal spikes.
Glove
All players should have a glove that fits the player's hand. Gloves sizes are in inches and the right size is the one that feels comfortable on the player’s hand. A general rule of thumb for glove sizes is as follows:
- 9” to 10” for players 5-6 years old
- 9 1/2” to 10 1/2” for players 7-8 yrs old
- 10” to 10 1/2” for players 9-10 yrs old
- 10 1/2” to 11” for players 11-12 yrs old
Helmet
All players must wear a batting helmet that meets the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications and has the NOCSAE stamp. Many players prefer to have their own helmet rather than sharing, however the league does have some that can be borrowed and shared.
Note: Players are allowed to add stickers to their helmets for the recreational season, however, this is strictly prohibited for tournament play. If your player will be participating in All Stars and District Tournaments, stickers will be required to be removed with no residue left behind or they will not be permitted to use the helmet.
Bats
Most players prefer to have their own bat, however the league does have a limited number of bats that can be shared among players. Players on the same team will often share their bats as well.
Bat Requirements:
Other optional equipment
Batting gloves
Sliding glove
Sliding shorts
Bat bag
Eye black