Required Equipment & Uniforms
All players must wear protective equipment for all games (including warm-ups), practices and skills clinics. It is very important to not only have the right equipment, but ensure that it fits properly. If you ever have questions about equipment or need a fit check, you can reach out anytime.
Required equipment:
- Helmet with protective cage or bubble (travel players must have a white helmet)
- Neck guard (now mandatory for all ages)
- Mouth guard (required for PW, Bantam; strongly recommended for all other ages)
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Gloves (travel players must have black gloves)
- Cup or pelvic protector
- Hockey pants
- Shin pads
- Skates with skate guards
- Stick cut to the proper length
- Jersey + socks (see below for add'l info)
Skates should be sharpened every 10-15 hrs of skate time, though this can vary based on your player.
TRAVEL UNIFORMS
Travel players are responsible for a uniform package that includes a practice jersey, game jerseys and game socks. Uniform fittings take place every spring and is also a chance to order additional items like WHC equipment bags, garment bags and tape bags.
Travel players are responsible for the following items for the 26/27 season:
- Home jersey & socks
- Away jersey & socks
- Reversible practice jersey
- Shells (required for Squirts, Peewees & Bantams)
- Green Winnetka custom gloves (strongly encouraged for all Squirts, Peewees & Bantams, will be required in the Fall for Major & Minor teams)
- Game Day jacket OR hoodie
Optional items for purchase:
- Game Day joggers (optional)
- A variety of bags are available for purchase(optional)
26/27 UNIFORM INFORMATION:
Fitting Schedule & What to Bring:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Winnetka Ice Arena)
4:00–5:00 PM —2018, 2019
5:00–6:00 PM — 2017
6:00–7:00 PM — 2015, 2016
7:00–8:00 PM — 2012, 2013, 2014
Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Winnetka Ice Arena)
4:00–5:00 PM — 2019, 2020+
5:00–6:00 PM — 2016, 2018
6:00–7:00 PM — 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
7:00–8:00 PM — 2017, 2018
Please bring your player, their dry chest pad & shorts to ensure proper jersey and shell sizing … please do not bring their entire equipment bag!
Payment
Uniform kits will be purchased at our in-person fittings on May 19th or May 21st, 2026. Uniform kits purchased at our May fitting will be distributed by Team Managers when the Fall season begins. Orders placed by 5/21 will be guaranteed for delivery at the start of the season.
Online Ordering Option
Returning Travel players (from the Fall/Winter 2025-2026 season who have a confirmed WHC jersey number AND know their player’s size) may place an order online instead of attending an in-person fitting. All online orders must be completed by midnight on Thursday, May 21, 2026 as the online shop will close at this time.
Link to our Winnetka Warriors online shop is below!
https://jerryshockey.com/collections/winnetka-warriors-team-store
A Note on Jersey Numbers
- Returning Travel players (as in players who played WHC Travel Hockey in Fall/Winter 2025-2026 season) will have their current jersey number reserved until midnight on Thursday, May 21, 2026. If a Uniform Kit is not purchased by that time, the number will be released.
- Players new to Travel Hockey will be assigned a jersey number at their fitting. Boards with available numbers will be provided at the fittings to assist with selection.
Jersey Numbers
Jersey numbers will align with players' birth year
- Odd-numbered birth years will have odd jersey numbers
- Even numbered birth years will have even jersey numbers
- Goalies will typically receive a number in the 30s
Players are assigned a number when they enter the program that they keep for the duration of their tenure with Winnetka Hockey. These numbers become very important to our players! We understand that there can be connections to certain numbers and aversions to others, but we are also responsible for making sure there are no duplications.
UNIFORM PASSDOWN PROGRAM
Winnetka updated our travel uniforms for the 26/27 season. In hopes of assisting families with this transition, we launched the Uniform Passdown Program. While the opportunity to get a game uniform passed down has passed, please still use this program to post and look for shells and accessories!
HOUSE LEAGUE UNIFORMS
House League players will receive uniforms (jerseys) as part of the program with registration. Players will received branded jerseys at the start of the House League season.
Equipment Loaner Program
The Winnetka Park District has loaner equipment available for NO CHARGE to children in the Hockey Skating programs or the House League. This will fit most all children ages 5-8.
Simply go to the front desk of the Ice Arena and fill out a form with your credit card number. The equipment needs to be returned at the conclusion of the season.