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.

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