Each player should have a bag to carry their equipment and personal items. Here are the necessary items and some suggestions for other things that make soccer life a little easier. We recommend that the player makes sure their bag is ready to go the night before a game or practice to help you get them to the field on time.

Must haves for each practice: Ball (size 4), Shin Guards, Sneakers or Cleats (cleats must be soccer style with NO toe cleat), Water.

Game Day: All of the above plus all parts of the uniform. Home teams usually wear dark colors while away teams wear light colors; however, there is always the possibility of a change right before the game.

In cold weather, sweatshirts can be worn; however, the uniform must be over the top. Long sweatpants can be worn as well (try to coordinate with the uniform).

Safety:
Earrings, necklaces, watches and other jewelry as well as hard hair retainers or barrettes cannot be worn at practice or in a game.

Shin guards must be worn under socks.

Other items. These are things that are not required but help make life easier, especially when traveling. Some of the items may be kept in the players bag, but most items you can just leave in the car:

Towel, pony tail holders, band aids, zip lock bags, sweat proof sunscreen (even in cool weather), flip flops or "slides", extra uniform pieces, change of clothes (good to have when going to a restaurant after a game), ball pump, snack, tape, team and parent contact roster.