Equipment
Equipment Guide
USA Lacrosse has a new Program Leader membership category that includes all of the standard membership benefits in addition to access to new tools such as the Program Leader Resource Library to help you run your program.
<p>Getting started in lacrosse is easier than many people think. The amount of equipment you need depends on the version of the game you're playing, but beginners can focus on a few essential items to get on the field safely and confidently.</p><p><strong>Girls' lacrosse players</strong> need just three pieces of required equipment: a lacrosse stick, mouthguard, and protective eyewear. Because girls' lacrosse is a non-contact sport, the equipment list is much shorter than in other versions of the game. Some players choose to wear approved headgear or gloves, but those items are optional.</p><p><strong>Boys' lacrosse players</strong> need additional protective equipment because the sport includes body contact. New players will need a stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouthguard, and a protective cup. Many players also wear rib pads for added protection, though they are not required.</p><p><strong>Goalkeepers</strong> in both games wear specialized equipment, including a helmet, throat protector, chest protector, and padded gloves.</p>
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Chest Protector FAQ
Legal Women's Sticks
USA Lacrosse has a new Program Leader membership category that includes all of the standard membership benefits in addition to access to new tools such as the Program Leader Resource Library to help you run your program.
<p>USA Lacrosse maintains a current listing of lacrosse sticks that are legal for play in women's lacrosse. The list is arranged alphabetically by manufacturer.</p>
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