What Equipment Does My Family Need To Supply? Players should bring all equipment to every practice and all games.
Fielding glove
Cleats
Batting helmet with an attached face mask (all batting helmets and attached face masks must have the NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletics Equipment) stamp)
Fielding face masks are required for 6U, 8U and 10U, and recommended for 12U and 14U
Softball bag (essential for keeping all of their softball gear together)
Water bottle
What Equipment Does The League Supply?
As part of your registration fee, each player is provided one pair of socks, one jersey and one pair of softball pants.
Further questions? Contact the BGS Equipment Manager (email)
Gloves
Softball gloves are preferred because of larger pocket. No specific brand recommendation.
Cleats
Softball/baseball specific cleats are recommended. No specific brand recommendation.
Batting Helmet with Face Mask
Both the helmet and face mask 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.
Fielding Face Masks
Required for all 6U, 8U, and 10U players, and recommended for 12U and 14U players. Highly recommended for all pitchers. No specific brand recommendation.
Softball Bats (not required)
All divisions require bats to be USA softball approved with the following stamps of approval:
Balls (not required)
- 6U and 8U use a soft “training” ball, optic yellow, size 10” – Easton or Wilson brand options.
- 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