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Required Equipment to Play Lacrosse

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For players just getting started in lacrosse, we know that finding the right equipment can be a bit confusing, and perhaps, even a little intimidating. It’s important to know that there are key differences in the required protective equipment between the boys’ and girls’ game, as well as between field players and goalies. 

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Minimal equipment is required in girls’ and women’s lacrosse due to its non-contact nature. A stick, mouthguard and protective eyewear are the only required items for most players. Headgear and close fitting gloves are optional for field players.

 

Goalies are also required to wear a helmet with face mask, a separate throat protector, padded gloves and a chest protector.

 

Boys field players are required to use a helmet, stick, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, a mouthguard and a protective cup. Rib pads are optional.

 

Goalies are also required to wear a helmet with face mask, a separate throat protector, padded gloves and a chest protector.

**NOTE**Effective January 1, 2022, chest protector/pads for boys’ field players must be designed for lacrosse and meet NOCSAE standard ND200.

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Helpful Links:

• USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide (PDF)

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• USA Lacrosse Equipment Home Page

• Women's Legal Stick List

Retailers ( Unfortunately Lacrosse Equipment is limited in person here in Alabama):​

   Two Sports stores locally have a variety of Lacrosse gear: 

• Dicks Sporting Goods - 

• Academy Sports & Outdoors - 

 

    Here are some Online only options that have great options:

• Sports Stop - Online Lacrosse Retailer.

• Lacrosse Monkey - Online Lacrosse Retailer.

• Powell Lacrosse - Lacrosse gear from one of the great Lacrosse Legend Casey Powell. 

• www.Lax.com - Online Lacrosse Retailer

• Sideline Swap - Online Retailer for new and used gear. 

• Lacrosse Unlimited - Online Lacrosse Retailer

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