Youth Lacrosse Equipment

USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide 

  • How to buy Lacrosse Gear

    • There are three ways to purchase Lacrosse gear:

      • 1. Buy a new starter kit and new stick (see stick recommendation below) online. The simplest way to get the necessary player equipment and costs about $270 - $290. This kit includes the lacrosse specific equipment and each player would still need to secure a protective cup, mouthguard, cleats and water bottle.

      • 2. Buy new equipment individually at one of the following vendors:

      • 3. Buy used gear from Sideline Swap, eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. You will need the following - links included in each step:

        • Please keep an eye out for youth vs high school and college gear sizing.

        • Brands to look for:  STX, MAVERIK, EPOCH, WARRIOR

        • Youth helmet - CASCADE most popular youth helmet

        • Shoulder pads (HAS TO SAY "NOCSAE") - Finding these can be difficult, consider just buying STX Stallion 75 Shoulder Pads for $40 online (google search will find it) 

        • Gloves (YOUTH SIZES 9-12 INCHES)

        • Arm pads (YOUTH SIZES ARE SMALL)

        • If you use Sideline Swap - please make sure you are buying a chest pad that is NOCSAE STANDARD SHOULDER PADS. (required)  

  • Tips for Helmet Fitting

    • Make sure the helmet is NOCSAE approved. The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment conducts rigorous tests and sets standards for safe athletic equipment, including lacrosse helmets.

    • Always review the specific helmet manufacturer’s recommendations for proper helmet fitting either on the manufacturer’s web site or in the store.

    • Helmets are measured in inches. Check manufacturers’ charts to show the proper size helmet for your child’s head.

    • Padding of the helmet shall give firm and uniform pressure about the head. The skin of the forehead should move as the helmet is moved from left to right and from front to back.

    • Be sure there is a four-point chin-strap attached to the helmet. The chin-strap should be tightened so that there is no slack.

    • Properly fitted helmets must take into account the hairstyle of your child; if your child has a great deal of thick hair and then receives a haircut, the helmet must then be refitted.

    • Proper helmet fit should never cause headaches.

    • The facemask should attach cleanly to the helmet and should be replaced if it is bent. 

  • Stick Recommendations