Equipment Required & Safety Rules

Equipment Required:

  • Soccer shoes (NO METAL CLEATS). 
  • FDP players must wear soccer shoes (cleats in summer, turf shoes ok in winter). 
  • Shinguards - It is mandatory that all players in any soccer program wear shinguards, completely covered by their socks.
  • Soccer Ball - each player must bring their own properly inflated, properly sized soccer ball to all games and practices.
    • Fusion Development Program = Size 3
    • Pre-K to 2nd Grade = Size 3
    • 3rd to 6th Grade = Size 4
    • 7th to 10th Grade = Size 5.
  • Water bottle - Players must bring enough water, in an appropriate/safe container, to all sessions. Only water is allowed onto the turf field or inside the CMS or PCC domes. Do not bring sports drinks or glass containers.

Safety Rules:

  • A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player.
  • Eyeglasses should be secured with a headband.
  • PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY or EARRINGS DURING SOCCER GAMES
  • If a player has earrings, including newly-pierced earrings, they must remove them in order to play in the game - NO EXCEPTIONS 
  • Band-Aids or tape over the earrings is not allowed.