Proper Attire

CLOTHING

The Camarillo Cosmos uniform (jersey and shorts), issued 2023, shall be worn to all meets, but not to practice.  Shorts, t-shirt or tank top, and running shoes should be worn to practice.  For the athlete's comfort, Coolmax or other performance fabrics are recommended over cotton.  Athletes are encouraged to bring warm-up suits, sweat pants, or jackets to practices and meets to prevent cooling down too quickly after a workout or race.  The club will sell Cosmos embroidered warm-ups at the beginning of the season, but these are optional and there is no pressure for families to purchase these. 

Jeans and general street shoes are not appropriate for practice and may result in injury to your child.  By conference rules, a child will not be permitted to compete in a meet if he/she is not wearing the club's uniform.  Please have your child dressed appropriately for every practice and meet.

Please put your child's name in clothing items, as we find many lost items after each practice and meet.

RUNNING SHOES

Each athlete must have his or her own running shoes.  The shoes you select should be specifically designed as a running shoe (no court, tennis, skate, multi-purpose, or basketball shoes).  The cost of shoes vary greatly.  Mile 26 in Ventura and Roadrunner Sports in Newbury Park offer discounts to Cosmos members and they have an experienced sales staff to help you.  If you are new to the program, you may want to consult with your coach before selecting a shoe. 

TRACK SPIKES

Spikes may improve speed and running form, but are not required.  There are variety of spike lengths and shapes; please request a 3/16" spike.  Either pyramid or needle shapes are approved.  The club may have extra spikes available at no charge.  Mile 26 typically carries these spikes as well.  Spikes are not permitted during the first two weeks of practice.  Due to the lightweight nature of the shoes and the sharp spikes, injury can occur if they are worn improperly.  7-8 year olds are not permitted to wear spikes.  Bantams must first get permission from their coach.  When spikes are allowed at practice, they should be treated with extra care.  Spikes shall be worn only for the portion of practice for which they are required.  A non-spike running shoe must be worn at all other times.

We only allow 1/4" or less pyramid spikes.  Anything longer, such as 3/8" or 1/2", or needle spikes are not allowed.  See the following image for examples: