Many new families have similar questions, and the most common is what gear do I need to buy?

Boys and Girls games have different equipment requirements.  Here is a general list. 

Please see the US Lacrosse Equipment Fitting Guide for specific details.

Girls Requirements:

• Cleats (soccer or lacrosse preferred, no baseball)
• Mouth guard
• Stick (attack length)
• Eye Protectors

​Boys Requirements:

• Cleats (soccer or lacrosse preferred, no baseball)
• NOCSAE certified lacrosse helmet.  We recommend the Cascade CPX-R or U08/U10 and the Cascade R for U12/U14. 
• Shoulder Pads
• Elbow or Arm Guards
• Gloves
• Cup
• Stick (attack length or optional long pole)
• (optional) Rib Pads

​Goalies requirements:

• Throat Guard*
• Chest Pad* (replaces shoulder pads)
• Goalie Stick*
• (optional) Shin or Leg Guards
• (optional) Goalie specific Gloves.  Goalie gloves come with added protection for the thumb.

*Items supplied by MTLC for each team.  

Where to purchase?

Sometimes lacrosse equipment for beginners can be found at Big 5 Sporting Goods or Dick's Sporting Goods, but they usually have basic equipment only.  You can also try online retailers like SlingItLacrosse.com, LacrosseMonkey.com or LAX.com.