Required Equipment for Boys

In addition to the below, a protective cup is also required. Cleats can be worn, but are optional. Some games are played on grass and some on turf. All of our home games will be played on the turf.

Methuen Youth Lacrosse is doing what it can to encourage equipment swaps; however, for new players, we strongly recommend you buy a new helmet due to safety concerns around used helmets. If you are in need of equipment, please reach out to us and we will work with you.

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  HELMET

  > With chin strap

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

  
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  MOUTHGUARD

  > Must be visible color other than clear or white

  > Self-molding or custom-molded (from dentist)

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  GLOVES

  > Hand must be fully inserted in glove

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  SHOULDER PADS

  > Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum

  > NOTE: NOCSAE ND 200 compliant shoulder pads will be mandatory as of January 1, 2022

  
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  ARM PADS

  > Elbow should be properly & completely covered

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  STICK

  > Long sticks; routinely used by the defense (these are not recommended for beginners).

  > Boys on the 5/6 team can use Tiger Poles that are 5 feet in length

  > Boys on the 7/8 team can use 6-foot defensive poles

Required Equipment for Girls

In addition to the below, gloves can be worn but are optional and RARELY used. Cleats can be worn, but are optional. Some games are played on grass and some on turf. All of our home games will be played on the turf.

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  GOGGLES

  > Meets the current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse eyewear

  > SEI certified and bears the SEI mark

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  MOUTHGUARD

  > Must be visible color other than clear or white

  > Self-molding or custom-molded (from dentist)

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  GIRLS STICK

  > Laced shallow pocket