New to Lacrosse

Lacrosse combines the skills of basketball, soccer and hockey. Anyone can play lacrosse–the big or the small. The game requires and rewards coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse.

As the fastest growing youth team sport in America, lacrosse offers young athletes an opportunity to hone their agility, endurance, eye-hand coordination and team skills while playing. Lacrosse provides a great opportunity for soccer, basketball and volleyball players to stay sharp in the spring while experiencing something totally unique.

Check out the rules of game at:
http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/rules.phtml

The following is a list of equipment needed for the game.

BOYS: VIEW EQUIPMENT

  • Helmet – With face mask, chin pad, cupped four-point chin strap
  • No football or hockey helmets
  • Shoulder pads – No football shoulder pads
  • Stick – Must be sex appropriate
  • Arm pads
  • Gloves
  • Mouth guard – Highly visible color
  • Athletic supporter and cup
  • Cleats – No metal spikes; no football or baseball cleats
  • Rib pads (Optional)

GIRLS: VIEW EQUIPMENT

  • Stick – Must be sex appropriate
  • Goggles
  • Mouth guard – Highly visible color
  • Cleats – No metal spikes; no football or baseball cleats
  • Nose guard (Optional)
  • Gloves (Optional)