Equipment Rules
Balls
While the coaches will be issued balls for practice, its always a good idea to bring your own to each practice. Below is a list of appropriate ball sizes for each age division:
U06 - Size 3
U08 - Size 3
U10 - Size 4
U12 - Size 4
U15 - Size 5
High School - Size 5
Shin guards
Must be worn during all practices and games. Shin guards must be fully covered by the sock. Here are some examples of acceptable shin guards.
Cleats
We do not require that cleats be worn. But if they are worn the must not have a front cleat or cleats. Front cleats, like on baseball/softball shoes are very dangerous on a soccer field. Referees will inspect cleats before games and will send a player off if their cleats are deemed to be dangerous.
Below are examples of acceptable cleats for soccer. Please note the cleats below do not have the front toe cleat

Below are examples of unacceptable cleats for soccer. Please note the cleats below do have the front toe cleat. If a player is wearing these types of cleats, they will not be allowed to play in games

Jewelry

No jewelry of any kind is to be work while playing soccer. The referees will inspect players before games and ask a player to remove the jewelry. Under no circumstances are the referees allowing to let players tape over earrings. Earrings must be removed. Necklaces, bracelets, including rubber ones, will also need to be removed. Plastic hair clips and bands will also need to be removed.
The only exception to this rule is for MedicAlert Bracelets, which will need to be covered over
Sweat bands and soft hair bands are allowed.
Winfield Rec Soccer doesn’t endorse any particular brand of equipment