Welcome!
Sounds like you've got a lot of people to equip, my suggestion would be to come, with as many of your hoard as you can, to the game next weekend on the 11th, at Camp R&R.
Also R&R is a great place for beginners, as the map is rectangular, having hills on one side and water on the other, pretty hard to get lost. And Stubby (Tim) is a great host!
They have rentals there, and a very loose dress code for the Tan Team.
This would be a great way for your team members to try before you buy kinda thing.
I will be there, on Tan. I would be happy to assist your unit anyway I can.
Note: I won't be there till noon though.
Good luck, and remember when buying gear, go slow. So many people buy a bunch of stuff, then quit, unable to get back what they put into it.
Again Welcome!
"Will you walk with me out on the wire, cuz baby I'm just a scared and lonely rider" - The Boss