dont forget your wraps!!, and mouthguard!!
get heavy gloves,they will feel your punches when you get more skilled.
but it does helps them to get less injury
i train with 18oz, better for training (speed endurance power) you will notice this when you put on your competition gloves.
so it is better for both!!!!

i would call off that league since you all will not be experienced by this summer. and prob will end up
with big injury.