WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES THE LEAGUE PROVIDE?

The league supplies basic equipment including game uniforms, balls, training equipment and catcher’s gear. However you may choose to purchase these on your own if you wish but it is not required.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE?

Jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc.) are NOT allowed and must be removed prior to any game or practice
Please write you daughter’s name with a Sharpie on all of her equipment
Softball Glove
Softball Bat — USA Softball Approved
Softball Batting Helmet (with Face Mask; NOCSAE Approved — See Below)
Softball Cleats (Plastic Cleats only for 6U-12U; 14U may wear metal spikes; soccer cleats not recommended, but acceptable for 6U/8U)
Fielder’s Mask (Optional but highly recommended)
Softball Bag (Optional — See Below)
Softball Practice Pants/Jersey (Optional — but long pants may be required by each coach)
Batting Gloves (Optional)
Sliding Shorts (recommended for all ages)
Knee Guards (sliders – recommended for all ages)

LEAGUE SANCTIONED SOFTBALL HELMET & BAG

The league has limited quantities of Helmets and Bags for sale both new and slightly pre-used.
If you are agnostic to which helmet or bag your daughter uses, are looking for a holiday/birthday gift or may try to participate at the competitive level (All-Stars/Select), we would recommend purchasing a League Sanctioned Softball Helmet and Bag.
It is NOT mandatory for REC players to purchase a League Sanctioned Softball Helmet or Bag. You DO NOT have to purchase either of these items to participate in the Spring or Fall Rec seasons.
All-Star/Select players WILL be required to purchase a League Sanctioned Softball Helmet and Bag in addition to other competitive level fees.
Due to inventory scarcity, 2023 Spring Select Players will not be required to have a league sanctioned helmet (although recommended). All-star players will be required to have these helmets for the summer.

SOFTBALL HELMET

Matte White Helmet (No Gloss)
NO color of any kind
Any manufacturer is acceptable (EvoShield, RipIt, Mizuno, etc.)
Preferably with a dark facemask (black/navy/gray)
Preferably without a manufacturer logo on the front
With these new helmets, the league will design and purchase a sticker package that can be placed on each helmet based on the season that will include the IGSA logo and numbers with possibly additional items
In addition, each coach will receive small custom stickers to be handed out to players as rewards after each game that can remain on the helmet regardless of season

SOFTBALL BAG

You may choose between any one of the 4 styles listed below (including the catcher’s or XL version) that best fit your needs.
Options to personalize will be available.