Printable: Lacrosse Equipment Checklist

Boys’ Field Lacrosse

Item✓Brand / Type / SizeNotes
Helmet (NOCSAE certified)☐_________________________Must fit snug
Shoulder pads☐_________________________Lighter than football pads
Arm pads☐_________________________Elbow to wrist coverage
Gloves☐_________________________Lacrosse-specific, not hockey
Stick (attack/midfield or defense)☐_________________________40-42” attack/mid, 52-72” defense
Mouthguard☐_________________________Required at all levels
Cleats☐_________________________Molded cleats for youth
Athletic cup☐_________________________Required
Rib pads (optional)☐_________________________Extra protection

Girls’ Field Lacrosse

Item✓Brand / Type / SizeNotes
Goggles (ASTM certified)☐_________________________Required
Mouthguard☐_________________________Required
Stick☐_________________________Must meet pocket depth rules
Cleats☐_________________________Molded
Gloves (optional)☐_________________________Increasingly common

Nice to Have

Item✓Brand / Type / SizeNotes
Practice balls (6-pack)☐_________________________For wall ball at home
Rebounder net☐_________________________If no good wall nearby
Equipment bag☐_________________________Lacrosse-specific bags fit sticks
Water bottle☐_________________________Every practice and game
Cones (4-6)☐_________________________For driveway drills

Dad Pro Tips: Buy used everything except the helmet. Label all gear. Tape a checklist inside the bag.