Calling all soccer Mom's!! What to do when the temp is below FREEZING!

[ttfn3]

I knew this would happen. My son is a new traveling team soccer player. The first tournament is was so HOT. Of course, now that we're in the final weekend, DS has a game at 8 a.m. and the temp is going to be about 30 degrees. Brrr. We have that drywick longsleeve top and some shorts to put under his uniform. Boy, am I going to feel guilty watching those boys in their shorts while I've got my winter coat on with a blanket wrapped around my legs!!! Please share your secrets to keeping your child warm and still meeting the "uniform" code. !

 

[jrmasm]

Tell him to keep moving. That'll keep him warm.

 

[mickeyboat]

You know what, I bet he won't be cold at all. If he is actively playing in the game, he might just like the cold weather. My suggestion, though, if they will allow it, is for him to wear some sort of hat.

Denae

 

[poohandwendy]

Definitely the dry wick (underarmor) shirt and shorts. They help alot. Sometimes, they will let them wear headbands over their ears and even pull on hats on their heads if it is really cold, depends on the ref. (I would throw them in his bag and he can see if they will allow it)

Trust me, he will be much warmer than you are even with your blanket. The adrenaline and running help keep them warm. The only things my son ever complained about was his hands and face, when it was cold. But, they would not allow gloves unless you were the keeper.

 

[Sherri]

I knew this would happen. My son is a new traveling team soccer player. The first tournament is was so HOT. Of course, now that we're in the final weekend, DS has a game at 8 a.m. and the temp is going to be about 30 degrees. Brrr. We have that drywick longsleeve top and some shorts to put under his uniform. Boy, am I going to feel guilty watching those boys in their shorts while I've got my winter coat on with a blanket wrapped around my legs!!! Please share your secrets to keeping your child warm and still meeting the "uniform" code. !

Underarmers are great. I remember those travel days. Have fun!

 

[m&m's mom]

We could throw a blanket over them if they were not playing but other than that, not much. My poor DD about froze last year (and this is in Texas).

 

[debster812]

You know what, I bet he won't be cold at all. If he is actively playing in the game, he might just like the cold weather. My suggestion, though, if they will allow it, is for him to wear some sort of hat.

Denae

A hat is a good idea until they get warmed up. And he should have it on ALL the time when he's not in the game. If your league allows it, field players gloves are a good idea too. DS currently just wears little black stretchy gloves, and those are fine.

If it's REALLY cold, I would layer an UnderArmour type shirt against his body, a cotton long sleeve, and then his team jersey.

And tell him to pull those socks WAY up, all that will end up being exposed on his legs could well be his knees.

Last year we had a couple of practices in 20 degree weather, and a couple of games in 30 degree weather. If both coaches, and the refs agreed, the boys were allowed to wear wind pants over their shorts and shinguards.

Good Luck, and welcome to the wonderful world of cold weather soccer!!!!

 

[poohandwendy]

Also, it might help if the moms bring over something warm to drink during half time (like hot cider or cocoa in a big thermos). Our kids had warm ups they would put on, but the warm drinks really helped.

 

[debster812]

Also, it might help if the moms bring over something warm to drink during half time (like hot cider or cocoa in a big thermos). Our kids had warm ups they would put on, but the warm drinks really helped.

This is a great idea too, one of our moms last year lived NEXT door to our playing fields. She would bring out travel mugs of cup a soup for the boys when it was FRIGID. They LOVED her.

 

[jrmasm]

You should probably ask the coach. DD's coaches for the last 2 years would not allow any kind of pants/leggings or hats/headbands. And I think that defenders are not allowed to wear gloves because of throw ins.

 

[justjulie]

Yes, the Great White North (although NOTHING like Buffalo today!). Our league does not allow anything to keep them warm - no headbands, no gloves, nothing. Unlike spectators, they are usually not that cold, their adrenaline during the game and keeping themselves moving helps alot - it's when they're off that it would bother them. Our team has waterproof rain pants and jackets that are a required part of the uniform and must be packed at all times - they usually do a pretty good job of keeping some of the warmth in.

We've played in some lovely weather up here, including snow in May!

 

[shrubber]

try one of these

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5038-850&categoryid=3000

 

[decaff38]

Today we had 40 mile an hour winds and blowing snow. My daughter will play her first sectional game tomorrow. The forcast says 50 degrees and sunny. Perfect weather for soccer.So glad we didn't have to play tonight!! The girls wear long sleeved Tshirts under their jerseys and some wear leggings. THey prefer cold over hot. THe biggest hurdle is the 160 mile one way road trip. Those girls are a bit draggy after they get off the bus. If we win, we will travel 100 miles one way to play on Tues. They love it and we love watching them ( offten in mittens, heavy coats, blankets and umbrellas.) Best of luck with all the games!!!