Below is a required/recommended list of items at each level of Big Willow.
Big Willow will provide each player with a baseball hat and jersey for their team.
REQUIRED:
All players, at all levels, must have their own glove.
FARMS/MAJORS-
*Baseball pants or sweatpants required (coaches of each team may make recommendations on color for a uniform look, but it is not required you purchase that color). There is sliding in sand in baseball, so shorts are not appropriate attire. If you do buy pants, we recommend buying two pair as sliding and general baseball play create holes!
*Protective athletic cups are required at Juniors, Farms and Majors to avoid injury.
JUNIORS/MITES
* Baseball pants specifically are not required, but sweatpants or other athletic pants ARE. No shorts on the field.
RECOMMENDED:
FARMS/MAJORS-
* While not required, many kids have their own bat. At these ages, height and strength disparity is greater so while the team will have a few bats to share, it is recommended your child bring their own bat.
* Cleats are highly recommended as they help with traction in the field and running the bases. Tennis shoes are required for indoor practices and clinics. A child cannot participate with open-toed shoes of any kind.
* A personal baseball helmet is also recommended but not required. We have a few helmets for each team that can be shared. Many parents opt to get their child a helmet of their own for sizing and health purposes.
* If you don't have a water bottle, it is recommended that you get your child one and WRITE THEIR NAME ON IT!
JUNIORS/MITES
* All of the above for Farms/Majors with the following adjustments
* A protective cup is recommended but not required at Mites level
* For Juniors and Mites many people choose to have their own bats, however there are usually some in the team bag to share if you want.
* For Juniors, cleats are recommended for outdoor practices and games to help with running as well. For Mites it is not necessary but up to the parents if they would like that extra traction.
* For helmets, same as above, discretion of parent.