Parent Information - Gear Provided & Gear Required

Published by Stephanie Torgerson

Jul 24, 2025

GEAR INFORMATION FOR FOOTBALL & CHEER

Middleton Optimist Football and Cheer (MOFC) provides:

Tackle Teams: Certified Helmets & Team Jerseys
Cheer: Uniforms & Poms
Flex Teams: Shoulder Pads, Team Jerseys & Helmet

Items provided by the parents include:

Tackle Teams: White padded pants, Cleats,

Colored mouthpiece that attaches to the helmet

(buy an extra for just in case), and shoulder pads.

Optional Equipment: Practice jersey (blue or white recommended), Gloves,

Arm Pads/Protection, Extra white padded pants for game day, Special undergarments (otherwise t-shirt and underwear are acceptable), Athletic cup (recommended), Rib protectors. No helmet visors unless doctor prescribed.

Cheer: Undergarments
Flex Teams: White shorts-no pockets, Practice t-shirt, Cleats, Mouthpiece-no attachment

BUY YOUR GEAR ASAP

Parents gathering equipment now is a good idea because as the start of practice gets closer, stores will begin to run low on inventory.

Watch our Facebook page for upcoming discounts from major sports retailers in the area.

TO SAVE MONEY

There are a variety of ways to cut costs:

Play It Again Sports - Nampa & Boise locations sell used football gear.
MCU Sports in Boise has been known to have a football gear swap meet in years past.
Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are great places to buy used gear.