Safety equipment (headgear, safety gloves, foot protection), mouth pieces and men's groin protectors are mandatory.
Regulation uniforms in good state of repair must be worn.  A competitor with offensive words or artwork on their uniform may be denied the privilege of participation. Optional: Female chest protector, shin protectors.

Please see Article 2 and Appendix 9 in the rules PDF below for a complete listing of gear/attire requirements.

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