Where can I find soccer shoes (or shinguards or balls)?
AYSO will provide a team uniform that includes shorts, a jersey and some great, big socks. The same uniform is used for the fall and spring season, so be sure to put the uniform in a safe place over the winter break. Well-fitting soccer shoes (specifically for playing soccer on grass and dirt) are an excellent investment. “Turf” or “all-terrain” soccer shoes are recommend for the grass (or lack thereof) and dirt we play on in Albuquerque. For young players, ages 4 to about 8, any type of athletic or running shoes (not high tops) is acceptable — traditional “Mitre-type” soccer cleats are not recommended for young players. Soccer shoes are different from other cleated shoes – be sure you get the right ones. Some types of cleats are prohibited in soccer, such as baseball cleats. If your child must play in baseball cleats, be prepared for a referee or coach to cut off the toe cleat. Shinguards will be required for every practice and game. An age-appropriate size practice ball is the best
