Lacrosse moves fast, and it can be a physical game. And while youth rules significantly limit stick and body checking, it's important that all players wear all required equipment to keep themselves safe. 

REQUIRED Boys' Lacrosse Equipment: 

• Lacrosse stick.  I.e., "the crosse." Must meet rule specifications for the age group. 
• Lacrosse helmet. Must be meet NOCSAE standard and be SEI certified. 
• Shoulder pads. As of January 1, 2022, must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard.
• Arm or elbow pads.  
• Lacrosse gloves. (Hockey gloves won't work.)
• Mouth guard.  Cannot be clear or white; Invisalign doesn't count. Refs will check! 
• Protective athletic cup. Get used to it, boys. Wear it every practice, every game. 
• Appropriate footwear. Non=metal cleats for grass and turf; sturdy sneakers or turf shoes for other surfaces as appropriate. 

Optional Boys' Lacrosse Equipment:

• Rib pads
• Bicep pads

REQUIRED GOALIE EQUIPMENT

• Helmet. Must meet NOCSAE standard and be SEI certified.
• Throat guard. (For MLA goalies, Tonka will provide.) 
• Chest protector. As of January 1, 2021, must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard. (For MLA goalies, Tonka will provide.)
• Protective athletic cup. NEVER STEP INTO THE CAGE WITHOUT ONE! 
• Lacrosse GOALIE gloves. Goalie gloves have reinforced thumbs to prevent broken digits. 
• Appropriate footwear. Non=metal cleats for grass and turf; sturdy sneakers or turf shoes for other surfaces as appropriate.
• Goalie stick. The goalie's crosse has different permitted dimensions than the field players. Check applicable rules. 
• Mouthguard. Again, it can't be clear or white, and no Invisalign.

For more information about lacrosse equipment, check out USA Lacrosse's Equipment Guide.