Equipment Needed
| BOYS | GIRLS |
| Lacrosse Stick/Net Helmet (white) Gloves (white) Shoulder pads Elbow pads Cup Mouth Guard – must be highly visible color Undergarments MUST be all black in color |
Lacrosse Stick/Net Helmet – optional, but all players must wear or none at all (white) Goggles (eye wear) Gloves Mouth Guard – must be highly visible color Undergarments MUST be all black in color |
You can purchase lacrosse equipment at various stores around Helena or online You can also rent any equipment at Play It Again Sports. Rental cost is 50% of the cost of the item. They have both new and used equipment to choose from and the 50% rental applies to both. You also have the option to purchase the equipment for the remaining 50% at the end of the season.
Play It Again Sports
3215 Dredget Dr., Suite D
406-422-0655
More detailed information on Lacrosse Equipment
Equipment for Boys' and Men's Lacrosse
The Crosse:
The crosse (lacrosse stick) is made of wood, laminated wood or synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end. The crosse must be an overall length of 40 - 42 inches for attackmen and midfielders, or 52 - 72 inches for defensemen. The head of the crosse must be 6.5 - 10 inches wide, except a goalie's crosse which may be 10 - 12 inches wide. The pocket of a crosse shall be deemed illegal if the top surface of a lacrosse ball, when placed in the head of the crosse, is below the bottom edge of the side wall.
The Ball:
The ball must be made of solid rubber and can be white, yellow or orange. The ball is 7.75 - 8 inches in circumference and 5 - 5.25 ounces. All lacrosse balls must meet NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) standards and include the words "Meets NOCSAE Standard".
The Helmet:
A protective helmet, equipped with face mask, chin pad and a cupped four point chin strap fastened to all four hookups, must be worn by all players. All helmets and face masks must be NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) approved. HLC has approved only WHITE helmets to be worn at all age levels.
The Mouthpiece:
The mouthpiece must be a highly visible color and is mandatory.
The Glove:
All players are required to wear protective gloves. The cutting or altering of gloves is prohibited.
Other Protective Equipment:
All players, with the exception of the goalkeeper, must wear shoulder pads. Arm pads are required and rib pads are strongly recommended, and often required, as are athletic supporters and protective cups for all players.
The goalkeeper is required to wear a throat protector and chest protector, in addition to a helmet, mouthpiece, gloves and a protective cup.
The Uniform:
Equipment for Girls' and Women's Lacrosse
The Crosse:
The crosse (lacrosse stick) is made of wood, laminated wood, or synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end. A girl's crosse must be an overall length of 35.5 - 43.25 inches. The head of the crosse must be seven to nine inches wide. The pocket of the stick must be strung traditionally; no mesh is allowed. The top of the ball when dropped in the pocket must remain above the side walls.* The goalkeeper¹s crosse may be 35.5- 48 inches long. The head of the crosse may be mesh and up to 12 inches wide.
* Modified Pocket allowed in girls youth rules
The Ball:
The game ball must be yellow and made of solid rubber, smooth without dimples for games and must be visible color, other than clear or white. The ball must be 7.75 - 8 inches in circumference and weigh 5 - 5.25 ounces. All lacrosse balls must meet NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) standards and include the words "Meets NOCSAE Standard".
The Mouthpiece:
All players must wear mouth guards.
Protective Equipment:
All field players must properly wear EYE (goggle) protection that meets ASTM standard F3077 for women's adult/ youth lacrosse for the appropriate level of play. Close-fitting gloves, nose guards and headgear that meets ASTM standard F3137 are optional and may be worn by all players.
The Uniform:
The goalkeeper must wear a helmet with face mask (NOCSAE approved), separate throat protector, padded gloves, mouth piece, and chest protector. The goalkeeper may wear padding on arms, legs, and shoulders which does not excessively increase the size of those body parts. High school level and below must wear padding on thighs and shins. Youth level must wear some form of abdominal and pelvic protection.
Goalies are required to wear padded gloves.
http://www.uslacrosse.org/safety/equipment (Link will take you to the UL Lacrosse website for ASTM standards and other rules)
Helena Area Youth Lacrosse was established in 2012 to serve children in the 8U through 14U age groups in the tri-county area. We are committed to providing a safe, kid-centered fun environment to participate in the sport of lacrosse and learn the valuable life lessons best taught through sports.
