Nichols Middle School 8th Grade Supply List 2012-2013

Nichols Middle School Athletic Equipment Requirements2012‐20137 th and 8 th GradeALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:Appropriate clothes and footwear that is to be in their gym lockers at ALL times: (Athletic clothing canbe purchased at the Nichols Campus Store) Practice short(s) Athletic t‐shirt(s) Athletic socks(s) Sweat shirt(s) and sweat pants Cold weather accessories – hat, gloves, etc. A Nichols School lock (each student will be assigned a locker that MUST BE LOCKED at all times) Two pairs of footwear:One pair of sneakers – will be worn ONLY for indoor activities(to protect the gym floor)One pair of sneakers or molded cleats – will be worn ONLY foroutdoor activities (or any footwear appropriate for a particularsport)NOTE: ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING NEED TO BE CLEARLY LABELED WITHTHE STUDENT’S NAME.ADDITIONAL SPORT‐SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:SOCCER: shin guards, molded cleatsBOYS’ MODIFIED FOOTBALL: mouth guard, molded cleats, cupGIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY/TENNIS: molded cleats are recommended, mouthguard, field hockey stick, field hockey shin guards, black spandex forunder kilt, one white AND one black turtleneck, field hockey approvedeyewear; tennis shoes, tennis racquet, 2 cans of tennis balls**Combination Field hockey/Lacrosse eyewear is recommended for those athletes that participate inboth sports.BASKETBALL: basketball sneakersICE HOCKEY: pads (shin, elbow and shoulder), skates, helmet, hockey pants,cup/pelvic protector, hockey stick, neck guard, gloves and mouth guardBOYS’ LACROSSE: helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, lacrosse stick, gloves,cup, green shorts, mouth guard, (rib pads are optional)GIRLS’ LACROSSE: mouth guard, girl’s lacrosse stick, molded cleats, lacrosseapproved eyewear, black spandex for under kilt, one white AND oneblack turtleneck, water bottleBASEBALL/SOFTBALL: baseball/softball glove and molded cleatsBOYS’ TENNIS: 2 cans of tennis balls, tennis racquet, and tennis shoes