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EQUIPMENT FAQ

What equipment does the League provide and what equipment is the parent’s responsibility? 

The League provides to each child: 
A uniform jersey, one pair of pants, a cap, and one pair of socks. Bats, batting helmets and catcher’s gear are provided to each team and are available for players to use if they don't have their own.

Parents are expected to provide:
A baseball/softball glove, Footwear (no metal cleats/spikes), An athletic supporter and an athletic cup if your player is a boy who in the Minors division or above or if he is a catcher, regardless of division.

Additionally, parents may want to consider:
A bat is highly recommended, along with a batting helmet if you prefer that your child have his or her own. You may also want to provide a bat bag for your child to carry gear to games in, and a water bottle is a good idea. Protective arm guards, sliding pants, sunglasses and eye black, which are strictly optional. Thermal shirts and pants, which are recommended but not required for chilly mornings and evenings in early spring and late fall.

What explicitly is disallowed?

The following is not allowed:
- Metal cleats or spikes
- Jewelry

Are there rules about what type of bat my child can use?
Upper divisions of baseball must use Little League of America-approved wooden bats. All other divisions may use LLOA-approved metal or wooden bats. To determine if a bat is approved for use in LYSA Little League recreation league play, please consult this list of all LLoA approved bats. Please view the LYSA Little League equipment recommendations page for further information.

I need help buying a bat and glove for my child. Does the League have any recommendations?
Finding the right bat and glove for your child is a matter of personal preference, although there are guidelines based on age and height you can find on websites of various sporting goods retailers.

What is a heart guard?
A heart guard is an undershirt designed to protect players’ chests from hit or thrown balls. Recommended for all players who pitch. 

Does my son need to wear an athletic cup?
Yes. We require all boys to wear an athletic cup for Majors, and all catchers, regardless of division, in order to play.

What kind of shoes should my child wear? Are cleats allowed?
All-purpose athletic shoes are fine, though your child may prefer to wear turf shoes with rubber cleats specifically designed to play baseball on turf.  Metal cleats and spikes are not allowed.

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