BURLINGAME GIRLS SOFTBALL
EQUIPMENT
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What Equipment Does The League Supply?
The League supplies basic softball equipment including bats, softballs and catcher's gear. -
What Equipment Do You Need To Supply?
You need to supply a fielding glove, cleats and a batting helmet with a facemask.
All batting helmets and attached facemasks must have the NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletics Equipment) stamp. Players should bring all equipment to every practice and all games. -
What Else Is Provided By The League?
The League also provides training equipment for all teams. Catcher's gear is also provided for 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U teams. -
Is There Any Other Recommended Equipment I Should Get?
Fielding facemasks are required for 6U, 8U and 10U, and recommended for 12U and 14U. A softball bag is also essential for keeping all of their softball gear together.
Cleats – softball/baseball specific cleats are recommended; no specific brand recommendation.
Batting Helmet with Facemask – both the helmet and facemask must have a NOCSAE stamp or lettering imprinted. If helmets have a chin strap, they must be securely strapped to the helmet. Make sure to look for “Junior” or “Youth” sizes; no specific brand recommendation.
Balls - 6U and 8U use a soft “training” ball, optic yellow, size 10” – Easton or Wilson brand options.
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Balls - 10U uses a hard softball, optic yellow, size 11” – Worth, Wilson, Dudley brand options. 12U and 14U use a hard softball, optic yellow, size 12” – Worth, Wilson, Dudley brand options.
Gloves – softball gloves are preferred because of larger pocket. No specific brand recommendation.
Softball Bats – All divisions require bats to be USA softball approved with the following stamps of approval.
6U/8U 10U 12U and Up
Softball Bags – Great way to hold/store all essential softball gear.
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Fielding Face Masks – recommended for all 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U players and highly suggested for all pitchers. No specific brand recommendation.
