Field Player

Prior to practicing, all players are required to have the following (1-8):

• 1. Lacrosse helmet
  • NOCSAE approved / SEI Certified
• 2. Lacrosse Stick 
  • Short Crosse – 40-42” (Attack & Midfield)
  • Long Crosse – 52-72” (Defense: 5-8th grade only, refer to the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book)
  • Note: 1/2 and 3/4 allowances for shorter stick lengths (please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book).
• 3. Lacrosse gloves
• 4. Shoes
  • Cleats for playing on grass, cleats or turf shoes for playing on turf fields
• 5. Protective Cup
  • Athletic supporter and cup (highly recommended for everyone, required at all times for playing goalie)
• 6. Shoulder pads  
  • NOCSAE approved / SEI Certified
  • More info: https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faq
• 7. Arm Pads
• 8. Mouthguard
• 9. Rib pads (Optional)

Goalie gear (each team has a set):

• Goalie stick
• Throat guard/protector
• Chest Protector
• Athletic cup (player provides)
• Shin guards (optional, but recommended)
• Padded goalie pants (optional, but recommended)
• Goalie gloves (high school and above only). Goalie gloves are the same as normal lacrosse gloves but have hard reinforced thumb protection.

Starter Packages:

If you are new to lacrosse and need everything, some stores offer a discounted starter package that you can look for.

Field Player

Prior to practicing, all players are required to have the following (1-8):

• 1. Goggles or Headgear 
  • SEI Certified
  • More info: https://www.usalacrosse.com/womens-eyewear
• 2. Lacrosse Stick 
  • Must adhere to Rule 2 Section 2 and meet the manufacturers specifications (Appendix B)
  • More info: https://www.usalacrosse.com/legal-womens-sticks
• 3. Mouthguard
  • Must be visible color other than clear or white
• 4. Gloves (Optional)

Starter Packages:

If you are new to lacrosse and need everything, some stores offer a discounted starter package that you can look for.

All levels of play should only use certified lacrosse balls for games and practices. The lacrosse ball is the solid rubber ball that is used, with a lacrosse stick, to play the sport of lacrosse. It is typically white for men's lacrosse, or yellow for women's Lacrosse; but is also produced in a wide variety of colors.

As of January 1, 2014 there is a NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment; abbreviation is pronounced "KNOCK-see") standard for any lacrosse ball used in competition.   Certified lacrosse balls meet the NOCSAE performance standard, ND049. Verification of certification for lacrosse balls can be checked online at the listing maintained by the independent Safety Equipment Institute (SEI).