REQUIREMENTS

US LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP

To play lacrosse, you MUST HAVE a valid US Lacrosse membership. This provides for liability coverage for each player along with other benefits. Membership fees are $35 for high school players. Visit the US Lacrosse website for more information and  to sign up for your membership.

EQUIPMENT

Boys Equipment Requirements

Lacrosse is a fast moving and physically demanding sport. Full field running is a necessary part of the game. Proper stick and body checking are an integral part of lacrosse play. Full equipment is required to play in all leagues.
 

The following equipment is required:
 

• Lacrosse stick

  • Attack and Midfielders may use sticks 40”-42” long

  • Defensemen may use sticks 52”-72” long

  • Goalkeepers may use sticks 40”-72” long

• Lacrosse helmet (no hockey helmets )

  • Helmets must have a cupped four point chin strap that fasten to all four hook ups

  • All goalie helmets must have lacrosse throat protectors only

  • Shoulder pads

  • Chest pad (Goalie)

  • Arm/elbow pads

  • Lacrosse Gloves (no hockey gloves)

  • Mouth guards (always have one spare)

  • Athletic supporter and protective cup

Additional Optional Equipment:
 

• Protective rib pads

• Shin guards/football pants (Goalie)

• Various other special padding necessary for goal tending

• Field cleats for grass, Plymouth dome and Minnetonka stadium (dome in winter); shoes with superior ankle support for the Eden Prairie dome (turf shoes or high top basketball shoes)

Girls Equipment Requirements

Lacrosse is a fast moving and physically demanding sport. Full field running is a necessary part of the game.  

The following equipment is required:

• Lacrosse stick

• Players may use sticks 37" - 42" long only

• Lacrosse eye protection (Lax Goggles)

• Mouth guards (always have one spare)

• Various other special padding, helmets and stick necessary for goaltending

• Field cleats for grass