Q: What should my son/daughter wear?
A: SPRING/FALL LEAGUE ONLY: We highly recommend dressing in layers (parents too!). Often the field is windy and the weather can be deceiving. Layers include:
WINTER LEAGUE: The league is indoor, however we still encourage layers.
Q: Is there any mandatory equipment?
A: Yes! Mandatory items include:
Soft Shell Helmets: participants will be required to wear soft shell helmets (with the exception of quarterbacks). Each participant will have the option to rent or buy a helmet during the registration process. Players that do not have helmets will not be able to play.
Q: What other equipment/supplies are needed?
A: The following items are recommended:
Q: Why are soft shell helmets mandatory?
A: The goal is to create a culture of player safety within the my7on7 league. The rules of the game have been established to minimize contact however, even in non-contact situations, collisions still occur. This has been adopted nationally by many other non-contact football leagues.
Q: Is the soft shell helmet mandatory?
A: YES.
Q: How do I buy/rent a soft shell helmet?
A: During registration you have the option to either purchase or rent a soft shell helmet.
Q: How much does the soft shell helmet cost?
A: Purchase: $45.99 (plus tax)
Rent: $25.99 (please note, that the $20 will be refunded at the end of the season – thus check out price will be $45.99 +tax). Note, that helmets MUST be in good condition in order to receive the refund. Any "markings" of names, numbers, etc. will be considered damaged and refunds will not be provided.
Q: What size do I need?
A: Please refer to the size chart in the registration process and follow the instructions closely.
Q: What if the soft shell helmet doesn’t fit?
A: Please follow the size chart prior to ordering to ensure accurate size. My7on7 will make every effort to assist with exchanges but there are no guarantees.
Q: I purchased a soft shell helmet but no longer want it, can I return it?
A: All soft shell helmet sales are final.
Q: I purchased a soft shell helmet but we are cancelling our registration – can I get my money back?
A: All soft shell helmet sales are final.
Q: I have my own soft shell helmet, can I wear that?
A: Yes. However, My7on7 encourages that all soft shell helmets meet Virgina Tech Helmet Lab safety certified standards of at least a 4-star safety rating and 95% head coverage.
Q: How do I clean the soft shelled helmet?
A: The product is washable — no more sweaty, smelly headgear
Q: How long do they last?
A: If taken care of properly, the helmet will be good for at least 5 years.
Q: I rented a soft shell helmet, but now I want to keep it -what should I do?
A: Nothing. Just keep it.
Q: I bought/rented a helmet – when will I get it?
A: Helmets will be distributed on the first date of the season.
Q: My soft shell helmet is lost
A: If you rented the soft shell helmet, you will not receive the $20 refund at the end of the season.