Equipment for Girls Lacrosse

Each field player must have the following gear to practice and play games:

Field Player

Goggles

*Must be lacrosse-specific

*Meets the ASTM International standard performance specifications.

*Proper fit should be based on manufacturer's’ guidelines & requirements on their  website or included with the goggles

Lacrosse Stick

* The lacrosse stick is made of wood, laminated wood, or synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end.

* A girl's stick must be an overall length of 35.5 - 43.25 inches.

*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.

Mouthguard

*All players must wear mouthguards.

* Variety of materials, sizes, colors & fitting options.

*Must be visible color other than clear or white.

*Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentists).

*Proper fit allows players to talk, cover the upper jaw of teeth & not cause discomfort.

*May not be altered to decrease protection; can cut if too large for athlete’s mouth.

Cleats (Field Shoes)

* Soccer cleats are ok, some players do choose lacrosse specific cleats.

OPTIONAL (Field Players)

Gloves

*If worn, they must be close-fitting & should be comfortable for player while holding a stick.

*Goalie gloves not permitted for field players

Helmet

*The use of headgear is optional in girls' and women's lacrosse.

*Any headgear used after January 1, 2017 must meet the ASTM standard, F3137.

*The ASTM standard, F3137, is a performance standard, not a design standard.

*Product designs will likely vary from one manufacturer to another.

*Products must provide full coverage of the head.

*Products must be worn with required ASTM women’s lacrosse eyewear.

*There must be marking on both the packaging and product that states that the headgear conforms to ASTM standard F3137.