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Uniforms

We all know team uniforms are important. Beyond obvious reasons like a visual marker of your teammates on the ice, uniforms foster a sense of pride, identity, unity, equality, and more.  As our hockey program evolves and matures, we will continue to make improvements in this area. In the coming seasons we will roll out guidelines for helmet colors. Perhaps there will be opportunities for custom team gloves and pants or pants shells.  Many coaches already have guidelines for lace or stick tape colors. We always welcome input from our community. 

Curious about the history of the Rapids uniform? Read this. 

Questions about anything on this page? Email the Equipment Manager

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Aug 15 - Registration Deadline - ​​​​​Please note that while some late registrations might be accepted if capacity allows it, jersey numbers on hold from the previous season will be released and consider up-for-grabs on the day after the registration deadline. 
  • Aug 20 - Uniform Order Deadline
  • early October - Uniforms are shipped to Equipment Manager who distributes uniforms to Team Managers. 
  • 1st week of practice - Team Managers distribute uniforms to players. 

 

------- 2023-24 UNIFORM ORDER FORM -------

Black uniform scheme for HOME.

White uniform scheme for AWAY.


2023-24 TEAM REQUIREMENTS

All athletes are required to have a full uniform set (home/away jersey and home/away socks).

8U & 1st Year 10U

Reversible jerseys and socks are not an option . All 8U's and first year 10U's are required to purchase a complete uniform set to match the rest of the program. 

10U (2nd Year), 12U, 14U,  and 18U

These athletes may be eligible to opt out of purchasing a new uniforms under the following conditions.

  1. There are no jersey number conflicts.
  2. Overall uniform condition is still good. 
  3. Jersey (size) will fit the athlete through the entirety of the upcoming season. 
  4. Acknowledge there will be no opportunity to purchase a new uniform during the season.  
16U AA

Refer to instructions provided by your team manager as to which pieces you need. 

Uniform Updates for 2023-24 Season

 

Thank you Parents for feedback during our annual end of season survey.  The Steering Committee listened. Here are the updates:

  • Practice socks will be included with uniform orders. Athletes should use the practice socks instead of game socks during practices. This will preserve the life span of the game socks during the season.  
  • Reversible jerseys will not be available for 8U athletes.  
  • Player name plates will continue to be placed on shoulder area. 
  • No sponsor logos on jersey. Sponsor logos to be placed as stickers on helmets.
  • This is the 2nd season of the new uniforms. Parents can opt out of purchasing as new uniform under certain conditions. Please note that there will be one opportunity to purchase uniforms.

JERSEY NUMBER SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NEW ATHLETES 
  1. Open the spreadsheet above. 
    • Navigate to your athletes team/birth year.  Review the jersey numbers already assigned. DO NOT pick one of those.
    • Navigate one age division above. For example, if your athlete is an 8U, review those jersey numbers for the 10U team. DO NOT pick on of those.
  2. Chose your number. Start with your athletes birth year.  Born in an even year, then select an even number. Odd year, odd number.
  3. If your desired number isn't available, that's OK. List that number as your 1st choice and then pick an available numbers 2nd and 3rd choices. 

Following these instructions will give your athlete the best chance of keeping the same number throughout their career with the Rapids.  

RETURNING ATHLETES
  1. Congrats, you already have a number and unless you are moving UP to a new age division, then your number should be safe.  If you like, then keep it. That's our recommendation. 
  2. REQUIRED: Open the speadsheet above. Navigate to your projected team/birth year. FIND YOUR NUMBER.  It should be there. If it isn't email the Equipment Manager to get it added. If there are any number conflicts the Equipment Manager will contact you to resolve.  If you want a new number, follow the instructions below as if you were a new player.
  3. REQUIRED: Open the spreadsheet above. 
    • Navigate to your athletes team/birth year.  FIND YOUR NUMBER.  It should be there. If it isn't email the Equipment Manager to get it added. If there are any number conflicts the Equipment Manager will contact you to resolve.  
    • Navigate one age division above. For example, if your athlete is an 12U, review the jersey numbers for the 14U team. Pay attention to the birth years. Use this information to predict future potential jersey number conflicts as your athlete moves up in the program. 
  4. If you want a new number, follow the instructions below as if you were a new player.
  5. Complete the uniform order form and make sure your current number is indicated in the 1st choice spot. 
  6. Provide numbers in the 2nd and 3rd choice spots that we can use in the event of a number conflict. 
 
JERSEY NUMBER CONFLICTS

Jersey number conflicts typically occur when an player is moving up to the next age division and a 2nd year player in that division has the same number as the incoming player. In the event of a jersey number conflict, priority goes to the returning player for the team (eg: the 2nd or 3rd year player within the team’s age division). 

In the event of a "tie", priority will be given to the athlete with the most years with the Rapids club OR the athlete who had the number previously.  

Number options are limited from 1-98.  Zero and 99 are not options. 

SIZING INSTRUCTIONS

 

PLAYER JERSEYS

  1. Grab your athlete's existing jersey. Lay it flat.  
  2. Measure your jersey across the chest as the pictures indicate below. 
  3. Match that measurement to the chart below to determine size.
  4. Did your hockey player grow over the summer? Was their jersey getting too tight towards the end of last season? If so, maybe go up one size.  

Socks

Sizing is based length of your leg in inches between the ankle bone and the middle of your thigh.  Apply that measurement to the chart below. 

Goalie Jerseys

3 sizing options:  Youth (YGC), Intermediate (IntGC), Adult (GC).