Equipment for Wrestlers
Updated 9/19/2022
Uniforms Must Be Purchased By Thursday, November 2, 2023
Cheers Sports is the Uniform Vendor - Click Here
See below for size information
Important Notes
Normally wrestlers are required to use singlets or fight shorts & shirt with the standard DYS Thunder design for all competitions. However, because uniforms will not be available until Mid December, wrestlers can wear shorts (no pockets) and t-shirt unitl the uniforms come in.
Head gear is required
Wrestling shoes are required
Mouth guards are required when braces are evident
Please put the athlete's name on shoes and headgear - kids leave them in the room all the time
Mandatory DYS Uniforms
Uniforms are a separate purchase and not included in registration fees.
Parents purchase uniforms directly with the vendor online at Cheers Sports.
Uniform ordering notes:DYS parents only need to buy one type of uniform (singlet or fight gear)
Sizes for singlets are based on wrestler's weight. If your child is within 5 pounds of the next size, we recommend purchase of the next larger size.
Sizes for fight gear are based on waist and body measurments.
If there is any doubt on whether or not uniforms will fit, then we suggest you purchase one-piece singlets because they stretch more than the two-piece fight gear.
DYS Fight Shorts/Compression Shirt and Singlet Designs.
Cheers Sports
Fight Shorts and Compression Shirt
Singlet
Size Chart
FIGHT SHORTS
COMPRESSION SHIRT
Size
Waist
Size
Waist
YS
Not Available
XXXS
40 - 55 lbs
YM
24 to 26"
XXS
56 - 80 lbs
YL
26 to 28"
XS
101 - 125 lbs
S
30 to 32"
S
126 - 155 lbs
M
33 to 34"
M
156 - 190 lbs
L
35 to 36"
L
191 - 220
XL
37 to 40"
XXL
41 to 44"
SINGLET
Size
Waist
XXXS
40 - 55 lbs
XXS
56 - 80 lbs
XS
101 - 125 lbs
S
126 - 155 lbs
M
156 - 190 lbs
L
191 - 220
Mandatory Equipment - Vendors below are for reference and guidance
Head gear (mandatory for competitions)purchases from Dick's Sporting Goods online ~ click here
purchases from Cliff Keen online ~ click here
purchases from Eastbay online ~ click here
purchases from ASICS online ~ click here
Head gear that minimizes concussionsMercado available online ~ click here
LDR available online ~ click here
Shoes (mark names and numbers on them)suggest ASICs due to a wider foot and rubber on sides of shoes
purchases on one of many online ASICs sources ~ click here
suggested options for new kids include: Matflex
suggested options for experienced kids include: JB-Elite, Snapdown, Cael
purchases may be made at Play-It-Again Sports in Leesburg who carries new and used shoes
purchases at Dick's Sporting Goods ~ click here
all major sporting goods stores carry new shoes
Top Of The Podium private wrestling facility in Sterling VA carry new shoes (Adidas)
Hair nets ~ are required for anyone with hair touching their necks, and purchased separately by parentspurchases are online Cliff Keen ~ click here
purchases are online at Sports Unlimited ~ click here
Ancillary Equipment (not mandatory)
Sweat shirt with hood to keep warm during cold days in the gym
Sweat pants to keep warm in gym while sitting in between matches
Cleat Skin Shoe Covers that go over wrestling shoes allowing wrestlers to walk around off-mat protecting shoes from infectious bacteria and restroom floor (we do no not have a current link)
Knee pads to protect knees from "skinning" ASICS purchases may be made online ~ click here
Cliff Keen purchase online ~ click here
Dick's Sporting Goods online ~ click here
Other Equipment (recommended)
Nail clippers and liquid disinfectant to clip all finger nails before tournaments and wipe hands, elbows, knees, and foreheads after wrestling matches
Sharpies to mark all your equipment with phone numbers
Back pack to carry your stuff (with name and phone number)
Disinfectant spray for shoes
Hand wipes and anti bacterial wipes for hands, fingers, foreheads, elbows, etc
Water bottles (mark names on it)~ wrestlers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to stay hydrated before, during, and after practices and matches
