Equipment Needed
This is a the standard set of equipment for players 8U and up.
Please reference the USA Lacrosse website for more details.
Girls equipment
1. GOGGLES
- Meets the current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse eyewear
- SEI certified and bears the SEI mark
- SEI Website
2. CROSSE
- Must adhere to Rule 2 Section 2 and meet the manufacturers specifications (Appendix B)
- Legal Sticks- usalacrosse.com/legal-womens-sticks
3. MOUTHGUARD
- Must be visible color other than clear or white
- Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist or ortho)
Optional Equipment
4. GLOVES
- Must be close-fitting & should be comfortable for player while holding a stick
5. HEADGEAR
- Meets current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse headgear and has permanent SEI certification mark
- If it includes integrated eyewear, it must also meet that current ASTM standard
boys equipment
1. HELMET
- Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse standard performance specification and SEI certified
2. FIELD PLAYERS CROSSE (Stick)
- Short Crosse – 40-42” » Long Crosse – 52-72” » 10U and younger has allowances for shorter stick lengths (please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book)
3. GLOVES
- Hand must be fully inserted in glove
4. SHOES
- Athletic cleats or athletic shoes
5. PROTECTIVE CUP
- Fitted for comfort & protection
- Garments to improve comfort include: supporters, all-in-one briefs & combinations of both
6. ARM PADS
- Elbow should be properly & completely covered
7. SHOULDER PADS
- Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum
- Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
- NOTE: NOCSAE ND 200 compliant shoulder pads will be mandatory as of January 1, 2022
8. MOUTHGUARD
- Must be visible color other than clear or white » Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist or ortho)
Optional Equipment
9. RIB PADS (NOT SHOWN)
- Covers the ribs and kidneys; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
- Should fit comfortably, not restricting breathing