Uniforms and Equipment
In-Town Uniform
The HYS in-town (Futures, Champions League, W5) league players are provided with a custom HYS jersey, each team has a different color and multiple sizes are available. Typically, during the first game day the team will gather with their coach and head over to the uniform station and collect their jerseys as a team.
There are no requirements for the socks and shorts but socks must cover shin pads. Black are preferred but there is no requirement. New jerseys will be provided every season for our in-town leagues.
There is no specific jersey for goalkeepers.
Travel Uniform
The HYS travel teams play in the CMYSL league, this league mandates that all players on a team have matching uniforms consisting of a numbered jersey, socks and shorts. We have partnered with New Balance and Soccer.com as the provider of our travel uniforms. After you register and are placed on a team, you will receive an email from soccer.com with instructions and guidance for how to order your uniform. Numbers are automatically assigned and specific numbers can not be requested.
Our travel uniforms should last a minimum of 2 years, depending on the growth rate of the player.
Specific goalkeeper jerseys can be purchased but are not required by HYS or CMYSL.
in-town example travel example
Other Equipment
Each player also is required to wear appropriate footwear and shin guards under their socks. Please refer to the HYS cleat guide below for guidance on soccer vs other sports footwear. Our players should also have a size appropriate fully inflated ball for practices and warm-ups as well as a water bottle. Where possible we want our players to take responsibility for ensuring they are prepared for every game and practice.
U6 and U8 - Grades - Pre-K to Grade 2 - Size 3 Ball
U10 & U12 - Grades 3 to 6 - Size 4 Ball
U14 + - Grades 7 and above - Size 5 Ball
No jewelry of any kind can be worn during games or practices, this is for the safety of the player and other players. Watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, piercings, hard hair beads or plastic clips must all be removed prior to playing. The only exception is medical or religious items which must be secured.
No casts or splits can be worn during any game or practice. Even if covered with a soft material. Leg splints are an exception.
Guide for buying soccer cleats
HYS Cleat Guide - soccer vs baseball vs football