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Lacrosse Equipment
Men'sLacrosse Stick: The lacrosse stick is made out of synthetic material with a net pocket. They also vary in size. Attackman and midfielders' sticks must be between 40-42 inches, while defenders' sticks need to be between 52-72 inches. Just like the stick size, the heads of the sticks can be different sizes as well.  
 
Game Ball: An official lacrosse ball can yellow, orange, or white, and must meet NOCSE - National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment - standards. The ball must labeled with "Meets NOCSE Standard".   




Helmet: The helmet must be worn by players at all times during the course of a lacrosse game. Each lacrosse helmet needs to be equipped with a face mask, chin pad, and a chin strap that's cupped and attached to all four hookups. The facemasks must be approved by NOCSE.


Mouthpiece: The mouthpiece must be a bright color and is mandatory for all players. 


Gloves: All players must wear gloves that cover the whole hand. You also cannot make any alterations to them. 



Women'sLacrosse Stick: The women's lacrosse stick has to be between 35.5 - 43.25 inches, while the head of the lacrosses stick needs to be seven to nine inches wide.


Game Ball: The ball must be made of solid rubber and must not contain any dimples for games. It also needs to be a visble color and 7.75-8 inches in circumfrance and 5-5.25 ounces in weight. Must meet NOCSE standards.
  
Mouthpiece: Players must wear mouthpieces at all times during the game. 


Protective Gear: All field players are requied to wear eye protection that meets women's/youth lacrosse standards.


Goalkeeper's Equipment: The goalkeeper is required to wear a helmet with face mask (NOCSAE approved), separate throat protector, padded gloves, mouth piece, and chest protector. 
Men's Field DimensionsFor a diagram of the Men's Lacrosse field, click here.
Women's Field DimensionsFor a diagram of the Women's Lacrosse field, click here.
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Lacrosse
    • US LACROSSE
    • College Lacrosse
    • Local Youth Lacrosse
  • SSLCA
  • WDNT TEAM
  • Contact
    • TEXT ALERTS
  • LA Lacrosse Hall of Fame
  • HS AWARDS
    • USA LACROSSE AA AND ACA
  • Sign Up
  • EVENT CALENDAR
    • Laxcademy Clinic
    • Syracuse Lacrosse Camp