All programs require full lacrosse equipment for participation. All players must provide their own lacrosse equipment. The following equipment is mandatory for all practices and games:
Field player equipment
• Lacrosse helmet—NOCSAE-approved, properly fitted, with face mask and four-point chin strap. For goalies a throat guard must be attached to the helmet. Lacrosse helmets should be recertified every year by a NAERA-approved reconditioner or discarded after 3 years.
• Protective, colored mouthpiece with strap for attaching to facemask.
• Lacrosse shoulder pads. Protective equipment shall not be altered by removing parts or padding.
• Lacrosse arm pads.
• Lacrosse gloves.
• Athletic protective cup with supporter.
• Athletic shoes approved for play on both grass and turf fields. Metal cleats are not allowed.
• Regulation lacrosse stick with length and pocket meeting the US Lacrosse Youth Guidelines.
Goalie equipment
• Lacrosse helmet—NOCSAE-approved, properly fitted, with face mask and four-point chin strap. For goalies a throat guard must be attached to the helmet. Lacrosse helmets should be recertified every year by a NAERA-approved reconditioner or discarded after 3 years.
• Protective, colored mouthpiece with strap for attaching to facemask.
• Lacrosse goalie chest protector. Protective equipment shall not be altered by removing parts or padding.
• Lacrosse throat protector.
• Lacrosse gloves.
• Athletic protective cup with supporter.
• Athletic shoes approved for play on both grass and turf fields. Metal cleats are not allowed.
• Regulation lacrosse stick with length and pocket meeting the US Lacrosse Youth Guidelines.
For more information on youth lacrosse equipment requirements: