• Teams need to pick a jersey color for their team, along with a white jersey.  Teams must wear similar colors so that it is obvious which team they belong to.  Goalies must wear a completely different color, easily distinguishable from the other players.  Teams are encouraged to utilize Brown and Gold Outlet for their jerseys, as they have been an excellent sponsor of LSA.  However, jerseys do not have to be purchased from any particular outlet, and teams are free to choose where they get them.
• Shin guards (available from various stores, e.g. Sports Locker, Wal-Mart), to be worn under long socks or pants.
• Appropriate shoes.  We recommend a sneaker with a good (non-slip) sole or a soccer shoe. No hard-sole shoes or boots will be allowed. Soccer shoes with cleats are allowed but are not necessary. Soccer shoes should not have a cleat at the tip of the shoe; the referee will not allow such shoes on the field. If your shoes have a cleat up front, just cut it off.
• If you wear glasses, attach an elastic band around them so they don't fall off.
• LSA recommends shorts or warm-up pants.  Blue jeans are difficult to run in.

Great ideas from experienced soccer parents:

• Warm clothes are useful, in case of cold or windy weather (especially for break times).  Encourage your child to dress in layers for games and practices.
• Water bottles are great for practices and games
• Encourage your child to keep everything in a duffle bag, to avoid the rushed panic to find lost items before a game.
• Check for jewelry BEFORE you leave home.  Coaches often find watches, rings, and necklaces in their pockets after a game and can't remember which kid handed it to them.
• Many parents bring lawn chairs and blankets for the sidelines.