FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT FITTING
PROPER STEPS. PROPER FIT.
Equipment fitting is much more than ensuring proper fit—it also aids in reducing the risk of concussions and injury to your players. Whether you are a parent, equipment manager or coach, it is important to know and understand the proper techniques to fitting pads and helmets before an athlete steps onto the field.
A properly fitted helmet is a key step in reducing the risk of concussions, facial lacerations and fractures. Make sure you are checking helmet fittings frequently throughout the season.
- Check head size and record measurement
- Put on helmet
- Adjust helmet height (one inch above the player’s eyebrows)
- Adjust helmet front to back and side to side
- Adjust face pads
- Check for proper fit
- Adjust chin strap
- Take off helmet
Proper shoulder pad fitting provides your athletes with optimal protection and comfort. Here are the steps to ensure proper shoulder pad fitting.
- Measure chest and record measurements
- Measure shoulders and record measurements
- Select pads
- Put on pads
- Secure straps and laces
- Check for proper fit
- Ensure coverage in front
- Ensure coverage in back
- Confirm proper fit
HELMET RECONDITIONING
Certer Sports, the parent company of Schutt and VICIS, is the only OEM member of NAERA licensed by NOCSAE to meet and exceed industry standards. All helmets are tagged with RFID tracking labels to record important information and allow easy identification throughout the process. All interior parts and faceguards are removed, allowing better inspection, cleaning, and sanitizing. Internal parts are reinstalled in the same helmet, and rejected parts are replaced with new OEM parts. Shells are inspected, cleaned, sanitized, and prepped for finish, including paint or polish. During reconditioning, all helmets receive new recertification, NOCSAE, warning, size, and initial-season labels. Learn more about helmet reconditioning by emailing Certor Sports for exclusive USA Football pricing.