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.