USA LACROSSE EQUIPMENT GUIDEFOR THE 2021 BOYS, GIRLS, AND BOX/INDOOR SEASONSBOYS’ FI ELD PLAYER EQU I PM ENTRequired Equipment
1. HELMET1» 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

2(please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book).

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3. GLOVES» Hand must be fully inserted in glove

4. SHOES» Athletic cleats or athletic shoes

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5. PROTECTIVE CUP» Fitted for comfort & protection» Garments to improve comfort include: supporters,

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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

4» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) orcustom-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 breathing82

BOYS’ GOALIE EQUIPMENT
Required Equipment
1. HELMET

1» Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse standard
performance specification and SEI certified

2. THROAT GUARD» Separate from helmet & required for goalies» Attach with snaps/screws/other fasteners» Proper fit for helmet & guard must be done relying on manufacturers’

7guidelines & requirements on their website or included with helmet/guard

3. CHEST PROTECTOR **» Covers front torso, neckline to below navel» Body straps must be secured to the front of pad – adjust for a snug,

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comfortable fit

4. PROTECTIVE CUP

63» Fitted for comfort & protection» Garments to improve comfort include: supporters,
all-in-one briefs & combinations of both

5. SHOES» Athletic cleats or athletic shoes

6. GOALIE GLOVES» Hand must be fully inserted in glove» Includes goalie specific additional thumb protection

47. GOALIE CROSSE» Length 40 – 72”» NOTE: 10U and younger has allowances for shorter stick lengths5(please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book).

8. MOUTHGUARD» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist)**Starting with the 2021 season, goalies MUST wear
goalkeeper chest protectors which meet the NOCSAE ND200
lacrosse standards at the time of manufacture.

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GI RLS’ FI ELD PLAYER EQU I PM ENT
Required Equipment
1. GOGGLES» Meets the current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse eyewear;» SEI certified and bears the SEI mark.
» SEI Website seinet.org/search.htm#&section=hidden-us_lacrosse

2. CROSSE

1» Must adhere to Rule 2 Section 2 and meet the manufacturers
specifications (Appendix B)» Legal Sticks- usalacrosse.com/legal-womens-sticks

3. MOUTHGUARD» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded3(from dentist)

Optional Equipment
4. GLOVES» Must be close-fitting & should be comfortable for player while
holding a stick.

5. HEADGEAR» Meets current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse headgear and has
permanent SEI certification mark.

» If it includes integrated eyewear, it must also meet that current ASTMstandard.

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GIRLS’ GOALIE EQUIPMENT
Required Equipment
1. HELMET» Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse standard» performance specification and SEI certified

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2. THROAT GUARD» Separate from helmet & required for goalies» Attach with snaps/screws/other fasteners» Proper fit for helmet & guard must be done relying on manufacturers’72guidelines & requirements on their website or included withhelmet/guard

3. CHEST PROTECTOR **» Covers front torso, neckline to below navel» Body straps must be secured to the front of pad

3– adjust for a snug, comfortable fit» SEI WEBSITE

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4. GOALIE GLOVES» Hand must be fully inserted in glove» Includes goalie specific additional thumb protection

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5. LEG PADS

» Must protect shins and thighs» May not use field hockey goalie pads

6. PELVIC and ABDOMINAL PROTECTION» Generally incorporated as a part of thigh padding

7. CROSSE» Must adhere to Rule 2 Section 3, Appendix B» Legal Stick List- usalacrosse.com/legal-womens-sticks

8. MOUTHGUARD

8» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded(from dentist)

Optional Equipment
9. SHOULDER PADS

» Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum» Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening straps**Starting with the 2021 season, goalies MUST wear goalkeeper
chest protectors which meet the NOCSAE ND200 lacrosse
standards at the time of manufacture.

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BOX PLAYER EQU I PM ENT (GEN DER N EUTRAL)
Required Equipment
1. HELMET» Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse standard

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performance specification and SEI certified

2. SHOULDER PADS

» Covers top of shoulder, collarbone, sternum, and top of arms
» Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening straps» Must Have Bicep Protectors (2A)
» NOTE: NOCSAE ND200 compliant shoulder pads will be

8mandatory as of January 1, 2022**2

3. GLOVES» Hand must be fully inserted in glove

4. FIELD PLAYERS CROSSE

2A» Short Crosse – 40-42”» Long Crosse – 52-72”» NOTE: 10U and younger has allowances for shorter stick lengths

3(please reference the USA Lacrosse Box/Indoor Rules Book).

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5. SHOES» Athletic shoes

6. PROTECTIVE CUP» Fitted for comfort & protection» Garments to improve comfort include: supporters, all-in-one

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briefs, & combinations of both4

7. ARM PADS

» Elbow should be properly & completely covered

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8. RIB PADS

» Must cover ribs and kidneys; adjust by loosening/tightening straps» Should fit comfortably, not restricting breathing» Try on rib pads prior to adding shoulder pads to ensure proper fit

9. MOUTHGUARD» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist)

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BOX GOALIE EQUIPMENT (GENDER NEUTRAL)
Required Equipment
1. HELMET» Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse standard

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performance specification and SEI certified

2. THROAT GUARD» Separate from helmet & required for goalies» Attach with snaps/screws/other fasteners» Proper fit for helmet & guard must be done relying on manufacturers’
guidelines & requirements on their website or included with helmet/guard

3. CHEST AND ARM PROTECTORS (UPPERS) **» Covers front torso, neckline to below navel, shoulders, and arms
» Pads should conform to body
» See categories in the USA Lacrosse Box/Indoor Rules Book for age
specific requirements

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4. CROSSE» Must adhere to Rule 26 of the USA Lacrosse Box/Indoor Rules Book

5. LEG GUARDS AND PANTS (LOWERS)» Covers thigh to toe» See categories in rule book for age specific requirements

6. SHOES» Normal rubber sole athletic shoe
» Shoe with manufactured protective toe (optional)

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7. PROTECTIVE BOX GOALIE GLOVES» Hand must be fully inserted in glove» Includes thicker goalie specific additional thumb protection» NOTE: Gloves are thicker than regular field goalie gloves

8. PROTECTIVE CUP/PELVIC PROTECTION» Generally incorporated as a part of thigh padding

9. MOUTHGUARD» Must be visible color other than clear or white» Self-molding (from manufacturers) or custom-molded (from dentist)**Starting with the 2022 season, goalies MUST wear goalkeeper chest
protectors which meet the NOCSAE ND200 lacrosse standards at thetime of manufacture.

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