North Dade Dolphins – Equipment & Safety Information

Equipment Provided by North Dade Football

Each North Dade Dolphins football player will receive the following equipment for the season:

  • One (1) Certified Helmet

  • One (1) Set of Shoulder Pads

  • One (1) Set of Practice Gear (practice pants and practice jersey)

  • One (2) Set of Game Gear (game pants and game jersey)

  • One (1) Mouthguard

  • One (2) Pair of Game Socks

Player-Provided Items

Families are responsible for supplying the following items:

  • Football cleats

  • Pad girdle (if required)

  • Additional socks if needed

  • Athletic supporter and protective cup (if required)

  • Extra mouthguards (highly recommended)

All players must wear:

  • A padded game pants or girdle

  • An athletic supporter and protective cup

  • A mouthguard during all practices and games

These items may be purchased at any sporting goods store.

Strong Recommendations

  • Please purchase cleats before the start of practice.

  • Buy extra mouthguards, as they are often lost or damaged throughout the season.

Helmet Requirement

All North Dade Dolphins players must wear the certified helmet issued by the program. Unless purchased and certified by the parent.
This is mandatory to remain compliant with our insurance and safety standards.

Equipment Deposit

At the start of the season, equipment will be issued only after submitting a $250 Equipment Deposit (check or electronic equivalent, depending on your program structure).
This deposit will be held until all issued equipment is returned in good condition at the end of the season.

Failure to return any part of the equipment will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Safety Standards

North Dade Football is committed to providing a safe experience for every athlete.

  • All coaches complete background checks.

  • All football coaches receive certification in safe blocking, tackling, and player safety standards.

  • Our program follows national safety guidelines modeled after the USA Football “Heads Up” framework and CDC Heads Up concussion awareness protocols.

We prioritize proper technique, hydration, player protection, and responsible coaching at every level.