My child is new to playing soccer. What do they need?

Shoes - Shoes may be any type of shoe having any number of cleats (rubber, plastic or metal) that have no sharp edges. Little Devils may play in cleats or gym shoes.

Shin guards - Any type will do. The rule only specifies that there be no plastic exposed, so make sure the sock covers the whole shin guard.

Water Bottle - An absolute necessity!  A 16.9 oz. plastic water bottle is not enough water. We also pick up a lot of half empty disposal water bottles after games and practices because the kids drink part of them, then can't remember which one was theirs.

Ball - The size soccer ball your child needs is determined by division. 
Little Devils (U6)  Size 3 ball
Passers (U8)  Size 3 ball
Wings (U10)  Size 4 ball
Strikers (U12)  Size 4 ball
Kickers (U14)  Size 5 ball

Shorts - Shorts are not provided for the Spring Session.  Shorts are provided in the Fall Session except in the Little Devils division.

Shirt - Provided with registration.

Socks - Provided with registration.

Personal Equipment - The following shall be considered examples of illegal or unsafe equipment and shall not be worn by any player.
***If a player is found wearing any of these items, player must remove the item in order to play.***
1) Shin-guards with exposed sharp edges
2) Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, hair beads, etc.) or watches
3) Face or spectacle guards
4) Helmets of hard material
5) Any type of cast or splint (other than inflated “air” casts or “air” splints), even though covered with soft padding
6) Knee brace(s) - unless wrapped and covered with soft padding and approved by the Referee
7) Cleats (rubber, plastic, or metal) with sharp or jagged edges
8) Foreign objects in the mouth (such as gum or ice), other than internal orthodontic devices

If you have any questions, please contact us.

SAY Soccer Association for Youth
PLAYING RULES
Law IV: Players' Equipment

SAY Soccer Playing Laws