REQUIRED GEAR

All players must have full required gear to participate in practices and games.  Safety comes first.

Gear Issued/Provided by the Lakeside Vaqueros

▪ Helmet & Shoulder Pads (return at end of season & only if selected at registration)
▪ Game Pants 
▪ Game Jersey
▪ Game Socks
▪ Practice Jersey

Required Gear NOT Provided by the Vaqueros

These items must be purchased separately. They can be found at local sporting goods stores or online retailers.

▪ Mouthpiece
▪  Cleats
▪ Compression Shorts (if not using a girdle)

▪ Practice Pants
Players may choose:
• Integrated football pants (padding and belt built in), OR
• Slotted/pocket football pants worn over a padded girdle, OR
• Slotted/pocket football pants with required pads inserted (thigh, knee, hip, and tail pads)
▪ Padded Girdle or Leg Pads
• Padded girdles typically include 5 pads (hip, thigh, tail) or 7 pads (hip, thigh, tail, knee)
• If using a 5-pad girdle, knee pads must be inserted into the football pants
• Individual leg pads (hip, thigh, tail, knee) may also be inserted directly into football pants

OPTIONAL GEAR

Optional items are permitted, including:
▪ Football gloves
▪ Compression or padded sleeves
▪ Helmet visors
Important:
• Visors must be clear only (no tint or color).