Boys Equipment Guides & Resources
What Gear is Required for Boys Lacrosse?
- For all 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U events, full protective gear is required. This entails:
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Arm Pads or Arm Guards
- Shoulder Pads
- Shoes: Cleats (Outdoor turf and grass) or Sneakers / Turf Shoes (Box Lacrosse)
- Protective Cup
- Mouthguard
- Stick/Crosse
- Rib Pads (Optional, recommended for box)
- For TryLax, only a stick is required:
- Stick/Crosse
- Gloves (optional)
The following guide provides additional information about each piece of protective equipment:
Where Can I Acquire Lacrosse Gear?
New lacrosse gear can be purchased from most sporting stores. The two most common in this area are:
- Lacrosse Unlimited (Vienna or Leesburg)
- Dicks Sporting Goods
There is also a thriving second hand market for lightly used lacrosse gear. Some popular resources are:
- Play It Again Sports (Leesburg or Fredericksburg)
- Facebook Marketplace
Additional Gear Resources
US Lacrosse Helmet Fitting Guide
New Chest Protector Rules:
In Fall 2019, the National Association of State High School Federations (NFHS) and US Lacrosse adopted the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) ND200, a new standard for lacrosse chest protection. This new standard took effect for goalie chest protection January 2021, and will be in effect for all field players starting January 2022. Compliant equipment will be listed on the Safety Equipment Institute link below and carry the following label:
Safety Equipment Institute Certified Products - Lacrosse Chest Protectors (updated as products pass certification)
- Click "Commotio Cordis Protectors" under US Lacrosse
- Click "NOCSAE: Protector for Commotio Cordis (Lacrosse) (ND200-<highest number>)"
- Click "NOCSAE: Protectors for Commotio Cordis (Lacrosse)"
- List of brands/ models/ sizes should now display
