LACROSSE EQUIPMENT GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Below are some helpful comments and links but a great place to start is the US Lacrosse Parents' Guide for information ranging from game rules to equipment needs for your son and/or daughter.
Boys are required to have:
- Boys' Lacrosse Stick
- Lacrosse Helmet - Hockey helmet NOT acceptable
- Mouth Guard - colored, NOT clear
- Shoulder Pads
- Arm Pads
- Gloves - NO Hockey gloves they do NOT flex properly for lacrosse
- Athletic supporter with cup - optional but STRONGLY recommended
- Rib Pads - optional but STRONGLY recommended
- Rubber Sole Cleats - soccer cleats are fine
BUYING A BOYS STICK
The Stick buying guide link below will help in understanding the basics.
Click Here for Stick Buying Guide
Stick Length *Updated* - From SMYLA (Spring League) 2009 rules:
"U9 allows for all players to have a minimum stick length of 36", including the head".
"U11 allows for all players to have a stick length of 40"-44", including the head".
"U13 & U15 allows for Attack-man and Middies to have a stick length of 40"-42", including the head".
"U13 & U15 allows for Defensivemen to have a stick length of 52"-72", including the head".
"U13 & U15 allows for Goalies to have a stick length of 40"-72", including the head".
It is an important element of the game to learn to protect your stick while cradling the ball. Obviously if the stick is too short, it could ultimately hinder an athletes development. If the stick is too long for the athlete, it will be very frustrating and could discourage him from the sport of lacrosse.
-A LUYAA LAX Coach
Try the link below to see a video about buying Lacrosse gear for your son.
VIDEO-BUYING LACROSSE GEAR FOR YOUR SON
Girls are required to have:
- Girls Lacrosse stick
- Approved Lacrosse Goggles
- Mouth Guard - colored NOT clear
- Gloves are optional. They look a little like soccer goalie gloves. Do NOT get boys’ Lacrosse gloves.
- Rubber Sole Cleats - optional. Soccer cleats are fine.
BUYING A GIRLS STICK
Many coaches and parents have found the Stick Buying Guide link below very useful. It will take you to an very informative Longstreth article about buying Girls Lacrosse sticks. Longstreth continues to be one of our most ardent supporters. Please do all you can to support them too!
Click Here for Stick Buying Guide
Be sure to get a girls stick. Boys’ sticks have large mesh pockets, girls sticks do not. Look for a stick with an “offset” head.(see pic at the bottom of the page) If you look at the stick from the side, an offset head dips down, allowing for a deeper ball set… easier to catch and hold onto. The non-offset heads are straight across, and do not allow for as deep a pocket. All sticks come one length… they are cut down to fit the players’ size. Do not buy the “shorty” sticks… they’re not very good!
-A LUYAA LAX Coach
Please use the "Printable Forms" Tab in the Menu Bar on the left for a printable Girls Equipment guide. You might need to scroll up to see the Menu Bar.
MORE LINKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS LAX EQUIPMENT
US Lacrosse
Longstreth
laxworld
Queen City Lacrosse
Sports Authority
Sports Her Way
Shenk and Tittle
Mt. Airy Sports
Play it Again Sports
Legal Sticks for Women's Lacrosse
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