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BOYS’ FIELD PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Required Equipment
1. HELMET
- Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse
standard performance specification and SEI certified
2. FIELD PLAYERS CROSSE (Stick)
- Short Crosse – 40-42”
- Long Crosse – 52-72”
- 10U and younger has allowances for shorter stick lengths (please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book).
3. GLOVES
- Hand must be fully inserted in glove
4. SHOES
- Athletic cleats or athletic shoes
5. PROTECTIVE CUP
- Fitted for comfort & protection
Garments to improve comfort include: supporters, all-in-one briefs & combinations of both
6. ARM PADS
- Elbow should be properly & completely covered
7. SHOULDER PADS
- Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum
- Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
- NOTE: NOCSAE ND 200 compliant shoulder pads will be mandatory as of January 1, 2022
8. MOUTHGUARD
- Must be visible color other than clear or white
- Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist)
Optional Equipment
9. RIB PADS (NOT SHOWN)
- Covers the ribs and kidneys; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
- Should fit comfortably, not restricting breathing