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• Parents should look to purchase:
  • Baseball/softball pants, belt, and socks (color to be decided by team and league)
• Parents or league guardian should also look to purchase the following equipment for their Little Leaguer(s):
  • Ball glove
  • Batting gloves (if desired)
  • Rubber-soled cleats (for Major Division and below)
  • Backpack or equipment bag (if desired)
• Suggestions on choosing equipment can also be found through DICK’S Pro Tips.

When considering the equipment to be used in a Little League game, be sure to inspect its condition throughout the season. If league-provided equipment becomes damaged and/or a safety concern arises, bring it to the attention of the team manager or a member of the Board of Directors, so that it can be immediately addressed. Parents are also strongly encouraged to assess the condition of their player’s equipment to help ensure it is in good condition and safe to use.

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Team Jersey or T-shirt
Provided by Del Norte Little League.
Team jerseys will be distributed to the team during the first few weeks of practice.

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Team Hat/ Visor
Provided by Del Norte Little League.
Team jerseys will be distributed to the team during the first few weeks of practice.

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Pants
Baseball/ Softball pants are required and NOT PROVIDED by the league. Team manager will select the color based on team colors. Baseball pants come in three basic colors (grey, black, white.) It is always a good idea to have game and practice pants, but this is optional.

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Socks
Uniform socks for baseball are not required and NOT PROVIDED by the league. Team manager will select the color based on team colors.

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Belt
The uniform belt is not required and NOT PROVIDED by the league. Team manager will select the color based on team colors.

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Gloves
Baseball/ Softball gloves are required and NOT PROVIDED by the league. Gloves are required for both practices and games. Avoid buying an oversized glove. Beginners should stick to a smaller glove for additional control. It does take time to break in your new golve. No matter what you do, most will agree that the most effective way to break in a baseball glove is by using it. Most gloves have the pre-measured size stamped inside where the pocket is. Below are general sizes:
Tee Ball.....  9-10
Infield........  10-11.75
Pitcher.......  11.5-12.25
Outfield.....  11.5-12.25

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Batting Gloves
Batting gloves are optional and a personal preference of the player.

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Cleats
Baseball cleats are required and NOT PROVIDED by the league. Cleats with metal spikes are not permitted for Intermediate (50/70) and below.  Shoes with molded cleats are permissible. No soccer cleats if possible. Parents can select the color. Players in the Junior/Senior divisions are permitted metal cleats/spikes.

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Batting Helmet
The league does provide a limited number of batting helmets for the team. It is recommended that players purchase their own for their personal use.
Face-guards are permitted, provided they were fitted to the helmet by the manufacturer and contain all of the original fasteners.

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Athletic Supporters
All male players playing in divisions higher than Tee Ball must wear an athletic supporter for their protection. This is a Little League rule, not a local rule and therefore must be enforced.

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Equipment Bag
Equipment bags are an optional item but are very nice to have. The player can put all of their gear & water in the bag and hang it on the dugout fence. This item can be used for several seasons.

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Balls
Baseballs and Softballs are provided to the teams by the league.
All balls must meet Little League requirements.

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Bats
Some bats will be provided by the league. Should you wish to purchase one for your player, make sure it is Little League Approved.

• Baseball bats must meet the USABat Standard for Tee Ball, Minor, and Major Divisions (Rule 1.10)
• Baseball must meet the USABat Standard or BBCOR for Intermediate, Junior, and Senior Divisions (Rule 1.10)
• Softball must be stamped with BPF 1.20 (Rule 1.10)
• Visit LittleLeague.org/BatInfo for more information.

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Catcher's Gear
Del Norte Little League will provide all required catchers gear for each team.
Catchers MUST wear approved long or short model chest protectors. All catchers must wear chest protectors with the neck collar, throat guard, shin guards and catcher's helmet, all of which must meet Little League specifications and standards. All catchers must wear a mask, "dangling" type throat protector and catcher's helmet during infield/outfield practice, pitcher warm-up and games.