Boys equipment guide

The boys game is played with helmets and pads. Here is the full list, what the standards mean, and how to keep year one affordable.

Required

Every boys player needs

Helmet. Must carry the NOCSAE standard seal. Lacrosse helmets only, never a hockey or football helmet.
Shoulder pads. Must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard. Older pads without the certification tag are no longer legal, so check the tag before buying used.
Arm pads and gloves. Lacrosse-specific. Youth sizes run small, so have your player try them on.
Mouthguard. Required at every practice and game.
Athletic cup. Required.
Stick. A youth or junior complete stick is the right call for K-4. Ask a coach before spending on a custom head or shaft.
Cleats. Soccer or football cleats work fine. No metal spikes.

Before you buy

Tips for first-year families

Used gear is fine for almost everything if it fits and carries the right certification tags. The stick is the piece that matters most, and an inexpensive complete stick is the right first stick.
Goalies use additional protective gear: chest protector, throat guard, and goalie gloves.

PLACEHOLDER. Confirm and document: does the program keep loaner gear or run a gear swap, and does the program provide goalie equipment? Common practice, needs board confirmation.

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