HELPFUL INFORMATION
Each participant will be issued a one helmet, one pair of shoulder pads, and one mouth piece. For game days participants will be issued one game jersey, and one pair of game pants.
Participants are expected to furnish a jersey and padded pants for practice and cleats.
GAME JERSEY AND PANTS CARE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Uniforms must be washed in-side-out in cold water.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER GAMES, WASH YOUR GAME JERSEY - DO NOT LET THEM SIT DIRTY…..the perspiration on them greatly increases the risk of dye/color migration & lessens the life of the jersey.
WASH jerseys INSIDE OUT with a Mild Detergent using in COLD WATER on GENTLE CYCLE and then HANG DRY (wooden or plastic hanger). DO NOT BLEACH and DO NOT PUT IN THE DRYER!
DO NOT DRY CLEAN, DO NOT IRON OR PRESS GARMENTS!
DO NOT remove the belt or pads. FASTEN HOOK & LOOP belts before washing so they don't bounce around in the washer.
DO NOT use chlorine bleach. DO NOT use fabric softeners. DO NOT soak the pants. Softeners deteriorate garments with spandex. They also restrict the effectiveness of Dri-Fit technology and act as a magnet to dirt.
Use MILD powdered detergent. Detergents with pH under 10 are recommended for athletic uniforms. Powdered detergents are recommended for athletic colors.
REMOVE garments from the machine immediately after washing. This will help avoid color bleeding, particularly on color blocked garments.
Air Dry – DO NOT PUT THE PANTS IN THE DRYER. IT RUINS THE BELTS, MELTS THE PADS AND FABRIC.
Allow the pants and game jersey to AIR DRY. If you must dry them, do so on the LOWEST setting. Line Drying is recommended, particularly with these garments.
Be sure these garments are completely dry before storing.
ONCE again, COLD WASH and AIR DRYING are the best way to launder these items so that they stay looking new!
EQUIPMENT CARE
You are responsible for the proper care and use of equipment provided to you. Please ensure that equipment is returned on the requested return date, is laundered and in good repair. Your attention will enable Canopy Oaks to control costs and provide equipment to all future participants.
HELMET CARE:
Try keeping your helmet clean and free of debris. You can do this by simply wiping with a damp cloth. NEVER use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean helmet.
Always inspect your helmet - paying particular attention to the fasteners that attach the facemask and chin strap. If the helmet appears damaged in any way - IMMEDIATELY show your Coach or your team Equipment Manager. NEVER play or participate in contact drills with a damaged helmet.
DO NOT PUT ANY TAPE OR ADHESIVE MATERIALS ON THE HELMETS, EXCEPT FOR HELMET DECALS. Duct, medical or electrical tape can damage the paint on the helmets.