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Hockey
GuideHockey Stick Size Chart by Height and Age
Youth hockey stick sizes by player height and age, with chin-to-nose fit checks, flex guidance, and cutting notes.
Starts with
Under 48 in tall (often ages 4-6)
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Measure in socks or the base layer your child will actually wear.
Hockey
GuideHockey Helmet Size Guide
How to measure for a youth hockey helmet and avoid unsafe guessing.
Starts with
Step 1
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Wrap a soft measuring tape around the widest part of the head, above the eyebrows and ears.
Baseball
GuideBaseball Bat Size by Age
Youth baseball bat size chart by age, height, and swing control, with length, drop weight, and league-stamp checks.
Starts with
Ages 5-7
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Measure in socks or the base layer your child will actually wear.
Baseball
GuideYouth Baseball Batting Helmet Size Chart and Buying Guide
Youth baseball helmet sizes by head circumference and hat size, plus NOCSAE, face-guard, and fit checks.
Starts with
19 3/4 in / 50 cm
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the head, about one inch above the eyebrows and just above the ears. Keep it level.
Soccer
GuideSoccer Ball Size by Age: U6 to U19 Chart
Soccer ball sizes by age division: size 3 for 6U/8U, size 4 for 10U/12U, and size 5 for 14U and older, with circumference and weight.
Starts with
Schoolyard / 6U / 8U
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Measure in socks or the base layer your child will actually wear.
Football
GuideYouth Football Helmet Size Chart
Youth football helmet sizing by head circumference, including the Riddell SpeedFlex Youth chart, fit checks, and 2026 ND6 standard context.
Starts with
Small
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Wrap a cloth tape around the widest part of the head, approximately one inch above the eyebrows. Keep the tape level and record the number.
Lacrosse
GuideLacrosse Stick Size by Age
Starter lacrosse stick sizing by age and role.
Starts with
Young beginner
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Measure in socks or the base layer your child will actually wear.
Basketball
GuideYouth Basketball Size Chart
Youth basketball size by age: size 5 for ages 7-8, size 6 for ages 9-11 and girls 12-14, and size 7 for boys 12-14.
Starts with
Under age 7
Best use
First-size check
What you will measure
Measure in socks or the base layer your child will actually wear.
Popular parent searches
Find sizing help by age, size, gender, or sport
These paths match the way parents usually search before buying: age first, then the exact gear, league rule, fit problem, or measurement they are unsure about.
Baseball bat size by age and height
Use age to narrow the range, then check height, weight, swing control, and the current league bat rule.
Size calculator by height and weight
Use age, height, weight, sport, gear type, and skill level to get a starting range.
Basketball size by age and league
Check size 5, 6, and 7 decisions, including where age and league rules can split.
Helmet size by head measurement
Use head circumference and brand charts instead of age, hat size, or boys/girls labels.
Soccer ball size by division
Check size 3, 4, and 5 using the published AYSO division, circumference, and weight guidance.
Official brand chart directory
Take the right measurement, then open the manufacturer chart for the exact brand and model.
Compare sourced choices
Decide between common ball sizes using governing-body guidance.
Find official charts
Open brand charts after taking the measurement the product requires.
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