Uniforms & Equipment
WELCOME TO THE UNIFORMS AREA!
Need socks? A jersey? What merchandise is currently available? Actually, what do I need, anyway? Find everything you need to know right here for our Junior and Senior Programs
JUNIOR UNIFORMS
See your age division below for details on the Hawks uniform required.
Our Hawks online store with on-field uniforms and branded Hawks gear, including sweatshirts, track pants, masks and more will re-open in the new year.
UNTIL OUR ONLINE STORE IS OPEN AGAIN, FOR ANY UNIFORM ORDERS, PLEASE EMAIL OUR UNIFORM COORDINATOR HERE
Product sizing guides and information can be found when you select an item/image in the Hawks Store. Also available at the Kukri website: Kukri Sizing Guides
All Vancouver Hawks players are free to wear shorts, skorts or skirts as they feel comfortable for games and practices. The club has a full range of Hawks branded sportswear available at the above links. All black shorts, skorts or skirts are also acceptable alternatives.
U5 - U7
U5-U7 athletes are supplied a Hawks t-shirt at the first session. Please wear this each week through the season. Shorts (any sport short) and long sport socks (any colour acceptable, Hawks team colour is red) are also suggested. Shorts and socks can be found at most local sport or soccer stores.
U8 - U10 athletes are required to wear the following uniform items to each session:
• Hawks Training Jersey - Youth (red/black reversible)
• Red Socks
U11 - U12 athletes are required to wear the following uniform items to each session:
• Hawks Training Jersey - Youth (red/black reversible)
• Red Socks
U13 - U18 athletes are required to wear the following uniform items to each session:
• Hawks Mens/Ladies Jersey (white)
• Hawks Shorts/Hawks Skort (or any all black short or skort)
• Red Socks
• Black Socks (we will let you know if black socks are required when season starts; they will be available for sale if required)
SKORTS: Junior Girls may play up to U18 in shorts, skirts or skorts (black). Senior Women's teams are at this time required to wear skorts.
JUNIOR EQUIPMENT
All players are responsible for providing the following equipment:
- Running shoes, or turf boots for artificial turf - Soccer cleats are not permitted on Hamber AT Field.
- Shinpads
- Mouthguard - standard plastic sports mouthguards can be purchased at many sports stores.
- Field hockey stick
Where Can I Get Equipment?
You can purchase sticks, shoes, shinguards and mouth guards from...
Rackets and Runners
Abbie's Sports (Main Street)
The Field Hockey Shack (West Vancouver)
Hockey King Sports (pop-up booth at Hawks events)
What equipment do I need to play U10 and younger?
Your player will need 4 important pieces of equipment to play Spring League Field Hockey.
1. Good quality running shoes/turf boots NO CLEATS
2. Shinguards - soccer shinguards are fine.
3. Mouthguard - standard plastic sports mouthguards can be purchased at many sports stores To mold the mouthguard to the shape of your mouth so it is more comfortable, place it in boiling water for about a minute, then take it out and hold it in your mouth for a minute.
4. Field Hockey stick. See below for tips on how to measure for a stick.
What equipment do I need to play U10 and older?
Your player will need 4 pieces of equipment to play Field Hockey.
1. Good quality running shoes/turf boots NO CLEATS
2. Shinguards - soccer shin guards are fine but after U12 it is recommended to purchase Field Hockey only shinguards.
3. Mouthguard - standard plastic sports mouthguards can be purchased at many sports stores. To mould the mouthguard to the shape of your mouth so it is more comfortable, place it in boiling water for about a minute. Then take it out and hold it in your mouth for a minute. Mouthguards suitable for players with braces can be purchased at Rackets and Runners.
4. Field hockey stick. See below for tips on how to measure for a stick.
How do I measure a stick to fit my player?
A stick should be on the short side rather than on the long size. It is better for skills development if the player has to squat using their legs with a short stick, than cheat by leaning out with their back with a too long stick. The stick should go up to about the player's hip bone. There is about a 2 inch leeway on either side. It is a matter of preference.
It is not necessary to purchase a composite stick for your U10 or younger player. They are expensive and not necessary at the development stage.
Senior Uniforms
You can order all your Vancouver Hawks uniform needs from the Hawks Online Store. Vancouver Hawks play in white jersey, black skort/short and red socks. If you need an away strip for your team your manager will inform you.
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Hawks Merchandise
Vancouver Hawks have many items available to purchase, all available from the Hawks Online Store. Delivery dates depend on when and what you order and are shown in the online store. There may be a minimum order requirement, this will also be shown on the store.
Vancouver Hawks
Field Hockey Club
Box 18118
2303 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M 2A3