Away Games
Below you will find the uniform requirements for away games.
Blue Nike lysa jersey
*ALL players are required to wear Nike LYSA recreational jerseys on game day.
Third Coast Soccer
Located: 100 William O Stutes Street Suite B, Lafayette, LA. 70503
(Please visit the store after 1:00 pm for a better shopping experience)
Phone Number: 337.534.0281
Cost: $38.50 (both recreational tops will need to be purchased)
adidas SYS Youth Parma 16 Short | Black
You can find these shorts at Third Coast Soccer, Academy Academy, or online at Amazon.
Amazon link here.
Adidas Copa zone IV | Yellow & White
The yellow & white Adidas Copa Zone Cushioned IV socks can be found at Third Coast Soccer, Dick's, and Amazon.
Amazon link here.
Shin Guards
Shin guards are required for both practice and games. You can find them online, Dick's, Academy (very limited in-store selection) and Third Coast Soccer.
Cleats or Tennis Shoes
Soccer shoes (“cleats”) are not required for this age, but they can be cute and the kids sure seem to love this different type of shoe. Regular “tennis” shoes are fine. I do “recommend” firm ground cleats, however. If you choose to get them, they should not be expensive (you may wish to try Pay-Less, Walmart, or Target for a generic sports cleat or, if you are comfortable with the shoe size, you can try online shopping). They must have molded rubber/synthetic soles. Absolutely no shoes with toe cleats – like baseball cleats. Additionally, cleats with metal studs are not allowed. I absolutely will check for this as toe cleats or metal cleats can seriously injure other players. If they show up with those styles of cleats they will not be allowed to play or practice unless they have a different pair they can wear that meets regulations. Remember “tennis” shoes do meet regulations, they are not ideal and your child may slip on the grass in them, but they will work.
*Some of the large sports stores may put together package deals of shoes/shin guards/ balls.
Ball
A ball should be brought to every practice and also to every game for warmup.
For my U10 team, a size 4 ball is required.
For my U12 team, a size 4 ball is required.
If you do not have an air pump that is ok I have one and we will check each kid's ball for proper pressure.
Water bottle
You should bring a water bottle with water.
If you prefer you can also fill it with a sports drink such as Por Gatorade.
You do not have to purchase a water bottle if you prefer you can simply purchase water in a bottle or etc.
Cold weather - Optional
Dri-Fit fitted undershirt
If one of our games is scheduled on a colder day they will not be allowed to wear any jacket over their jersey. They will need an undershirt.
Under Armor, Nike, and DSG (Dick's) make good dri-fit fitted shirts. Under Armor typically goes by "Cold Weather Gear" or "ColdGear". The name brand doesn't matter as long as the sleeves are solid white, it is made of cold weather dri-fit type material, and it is fitted. This will pull the moisture away from their skin as they sweat helping to keep them warm.
*Logos and writing on sleeves shall be kept to a minimum if solid white cannot be found.
Additional options to consider bringing:
You may want to bring some sort of folding chair, seating appears to be limited or virtually not existent on the fields.
You may also want to bring some sort of water or drink for yourself.
"Off" or some form of insect repellant might be a good choice as well.
Sunscreen
A container (small ice chest) with Flordia Water diluted in water and ice, and a rag or cooling cloth, like a Frogg Togg Chilly Pad. (DO NOT DRINK) This is for cooling down only, it is not drinkable!!