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SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN

SOCCER

Shoes:

Make sure your child wears soccer socks when trying on shoes.   For comfort, look for: Width - narrow (Diadora, Adidas); wide (Nike, Puma, Mitre).   Check that shoe does not slope down toward toe box too much.  It is vital that the shoe be comfortable or your child will not want to play.

Pay close attention to the tongue and heel.  It is important that tongue and heel are comfortable to the foot.  Have your child point his/her toes to the ground, because the way the manufacturer cuts the heels of the shoe can cause problems.

Cow hide leather is highly recommended in Florida; however it is almost impossible to find leather shoes at a reasonable price.  In durability, make sure shoe has rivets between outer sole of the shoe to the upper.  Check for stitching from the upper to the mid sole, and the shoe has been glued from the upper to the outer sole of the shoe.

Soccer balls:

Make sure it is a stitch leather ball because of headers.   Vinyl plastic balls are too tough and can cause injury.  Ball size: K - 2nd grade, size 3; 3rd - 5th grade, size 4.

Shin guards are required.

BASEBALL

Gloves:

Leather gloves are strongly recommended.  Do not buy a glove that is to big for your child; this makes it difficult to catch a ball.  Press thumb into pocket of glove to make sure it is leather.  If it wrinkles, it is leather.

It is important to "break in" your glove.  Use skin softener or shaving cream and spread inside glove, then put a baseball into the webbing of the glove.  Wrap glove tightly with tape or rope.  Let glove sit for two days.   Afterward, have your child continue working with the glove by:   tossing the ball into the glove from about 10 inches away; and twisting the glove until it feels soft.

Bat:

Aluminum bats are used.  The lighter, the better.  Check sporting goods chart to see which bat is best for your child.

Shoes: 

Refer to soccer shoe information.  Rubber sole baseball cleats only (no removable spike shoes).

LACROSSE

Each lacrosse player is required to supply their own stick, eye protection and mouthpiece (the mouthpiece must cover all of the upper teeth and must be a color other than clear or white).  The following vendors supply equipment:

Crosstown Sports on South Orange Ave. (407-649-5591), ask for Allen.

Good Sports in Altamonte Springs (407-260-1609), ask for Allison.

Lacrosse Universe in Altamonte Springs (407-786-8648).

Approximate equipments costs are as follows:

Sticks:  $20-30
Goggles: $15-20, or cage type eye protection: $30-40
Mouthpieces: $2-5 (color other than clear or white)

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