Bauer X-LS 2.0 Skate Youth
Youth beginners
Last seen $49.99 USD
Bauer retailer listing ↗Checked November 8, 2026
THE EQUIPMENT GUIDE
FOR THE SEASON AHEAD
For the first practice. And the next size up.
A playbook
for their
next season.
Youth sports gear guides for parents. Check what the program requires, start with fit and compare what’s worth buying.
A good start / The game plan
A little clarity
before you buy.
Start with a good question. Our guides help you work through the equipment list, the fit and the choices that change from one player to the next.
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What do they actually need?
Start with the program’s equipment list. Work out what’s supplied and what still needs a place in the bag.
The first-season checklistWhere do you start with fit?
Use the sizing guidance to narrow the options, then check fit-sensitive gear in person.
The skate size calculatorWhich pieces make the shortlist?
Compare the details, save useful options and check the exact item at the named seller.
Explore the equipment fileThe equipment edit
Good places to start.
Real product details. Dated prices. A named retailer. Save the pieces worth a closer look.
PUMA Orbita 6 Soccer Ball
Youth and adult players
Check price at PUMA
PUMA retailer listing ↗
Rawlings Sure Catch 11.5-Inch Anthony Volpe Signature Glove, Right Hand Throw
Youth players
Last seen $49.99 USD
Rawlings retailer listing ↗Checked November 8, 2026
Wilson Evolution Game Basketball
Youth and adult players
Last seen $99.95 USD
Wilson retailer listing ↗Checked November 8, 2026
From the playbook
A few things worth knowing.
Their first hockey kit.
A clearer plan.
The full kit, what to ask your association, and where fitting matters.
Open the playbook02 / Soccer
Soccer ball size guide
Choose a youth soccer ball using age-based size references, club requirements, playing format, and a practical shopping checklist.
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03 / Hockey
Buying new and used hockey gear
Check condition, fit, history, and current prices before buying.
Read the guide04 / Gifts
Sports gifts for kids
Choose youth sports gifts by how a child plays, what their family already owns, and which items need fitting before purchase.
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