EQUIPMENT

  • ALL pitchers and infielders must use an approved infielder face mask for all levels U10 and above

  • Learn To Play players must have their own approved helmet with a face mask.

  • Under current Alberta Health regulations, all players and coaches must wear a mask covering their noses and mouths.

For The Indoor Practices, You Will Need To Have

  1. a helmet with a mask

  2. a glove. (it is worthwhile spending a bit more on a leather glove that they can grow into. Too small or plastic gloves hinder their development)

  3. a pair of indoor running shoes as the practices are in a school gym

  4. a bat if you have it, if you don't there will be plenty available

  5. a water bottle.

  6. an appropriate t-shirt and sweat pants or ball pants that can be used for sliding practice

  7. An enthusiasm to work hard and have fun!

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For The Regular Season, You Will Need To Have

  1. a softball helmet with a metal mask for protection from the ball

  2. an infielder mask (Try not to buy the plastic ones!)

  3. OPTIONAL: Black softball/baseball pants. A belt (a softball belt is about $6 and is very expandable. Red is best)

  4. a glove. (it is worthwhile spending a bit more on a leather glove that they can grow into. Too small or plastic gloves hinder their development)

  5. preferably a pair of rubber cleated shoes, if not a pair of running shoes (No Metal Cleats)

  6. a bat if you have it, if you don't, there will be plenty available

  7. a water bottle.

  8. an appropriate t-shirt and sweat pants or ball pants that can be used for sliding practice

  9. a protective Jyl (female athletic protector)

  10. Weather appropriate clothing jacket/sweater/toque/mitts

  11. An enthusiasm to work hard and have fun!

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