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BASEBALL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Provided by Valley AA
·       Team Shirt
·        Team Hat
·        Bats for sharing
·        Helmets for sharing
·        Catcher’s Gear

The League will make available bats, helmets, and Catcher’s gear to be shared at the younger ages, especially. 

Essentials to be Purchased by Parent
·        Glove
·        Protection Cup
·        Baseball Pants
·        Baseball Socks (Color assigned to team)
·        Baseball Cleats (No Metal Spikes)

Boys are required to wear a protective cup.  In Coach Pitch and older, they will not be permitted to play certain positions without a cup. 

Recommended to be Purchased by Parent/Guardian
·        Baseball/Softball Batting Gloves
·        Batting Helmet
·        Bat.  For Quickball and Babe Ruth Approved bat requirements, learn more here:  USA Bat Stamped Babe Ruth Standard.


While the league provides helmets, it’s a good idea for players to have their own helmets (for both fit and hygiene). 

For guidance on glove and bat sizing, its generally recommended that for younger ages (5-8 YO’s) to err on the side of smaller versus larger.  It's easier for the younger kids to manage a smaller glove or bat, and helps promote better fundamentals if they can control the equipment.

For older ages (9+), most kids will have their own gear - gloves, bats, bags, etc.

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