athena1277 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I signed my kids up for soccer this spring. Both wear glasses and I'm wondering if that will be a problem. I can't afford to buy them the special sports glasses. Do I need to buy them one of those straps that keeps them tight on the head? They will be playing in a hs league that is not super competitive. Am I over thinking this? What has your experience been with soccer and kids who wear glasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnIslandGirl Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Around here they would be required to wear league approved "shatterproof glasses" or to not wear them at all. I'd check with your local soccer league to see if they have any policies in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My son has been fine wearing regular glasses. Zenni sells cheap plastic glasses as well, if you're worried. I bought my son prescription sunglasses from them just for that purpose. He broke them and wore his regular glasses from then on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tell them not to take any headers and they should be fine. The only time I've ever seen an issue with glasses in soccer the girl was heading the ball, badly. I played for 6 seasons. (2 seasons per year) My brother for another 4 seasons beyond that. My kids have been playing since oldest was in 4th grade, she is now in 12th. So lots of soccer playing here. But I do have to say that since I saw that one girl bust her glasses and cut her eye/nose, I get nervous when I see anyone on the field wearing them. But definitely check the league rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My 10yo wears her regular glasses for sports. I got her one of those neoprene headbands (slips over the earpieces, $5 at Gander Mtn) that she wears for soccer, but she doesn't use it for softball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My 11-year-old plays in her regular glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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