Boys lacrosse has more body and stick contact, and therefore requires more protective equipment than girls lacrosse.
Boys Equipment
The table below gives top-level equipment guidance. If you’re more of a “gear head”, or you want more detailed recommendations, Coach Fogg wrote this helpful guide for new boys lax players. Goalie equipment is not covered in these guides. Speak to a coach or knowledgeable vendor if you have questions before purchasing equipment.
| Item | Comments |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Comfort is extremely important – player should fit before purchase. No football or hockey helmets. |
| Gloves | Protection for hand and wrists. Hockey gloves are not recommended due to thumb stiffness, not enough wrist protection. |
| Shoulder Pads | Lacrosse shoulder pads preferred, non-bulky hockey shoulder pads allowed. |
| Arm Pads | Provides upper arm, hard elbow cap, and forearm protection. No hockey elbow pads. |
| Stick | STX AV8 or Gait Icon sufficient for beginners. |
| Cleats | Lacrosse, football, soccer cleats acceptable (in that order), baseball cleats not allowed. |
| Mouth guard | Required for practices and games. A properly worn, quality mouth guard is important for preventing concussions. |
| Cup | Required for practices and games. |
Girls Equipment
The following table offers guidance on girls lacrosse equipment. Goalies have special equipment needs, and should speak to a coach or knowledgeable vendor before purchasing equipment.
| Item | Comments |
|---|---|
| Mouth guard | Required for all practices and games. |
| Protective goggles | Required for all practices and games. |
| Stick | Girls lacrosse sticks are completely different than boys lacrosse sticks. STX Lilly or deBeer Response sufficient for beginners. Loaner sticks are available from the league on request. |
| Cleats | Lacrosse or soccer cleats acceptable, softball cleats not allowed. |
