GIRL'S LACROSSE EQUIPMENT
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All equipment for field players or goalies is available at The Sports Authority ("TSA") or online at many retailers including Sports Her Way.

Eye Protection (Mandatory)

Most girls and women prefer wire cage Goggles, as lens goggles tend to fog up.  

GOGGLES  $30 - $60 

New in 2008 are the deBeer Lucent goggles, which include improvements in vision due to the positioning of the horizontal wire cage.  We highly recommend these for the above reasons plus they are just so comfortable.  Cascade PolyPro is perhaps the most comfortable of all; however, they come at a steep price. 

	Ranking	Mfg/Model
1		deBeer Lucent (new in 2008) $55-60
2		deBeer Perception $30-40
3		Cascade Iris Pro Series $55-60
4		Cascade PolyPro $79.99

Other manufacturers are Brine, STX, Halo and Warrior.

Mouth Guards (Mandatory)

COLORED MOUTH GUARDS   $3-$5

A colored mouth guard for your upper jaw is required.  These can be purchased from any The Sports Authority or sporting goods store. It must be colored, it cannot be clear or white. There are special mouth guards that fit comfortably over braces, these costs about $13-$15. 

Gloves (Recommended)

Gloves are highly recommended for field player safety.  Unintentional incidental contact is inherent in this sport.  They are available at TSA. Prices range from $15.99 to $29.99. 

Crosses (Sticks)

Girls - Traditional Pocket	Boys - Mesh Pocket

The pocket of a woman's stick has 4-5 longitudinal leather thongs with 8 to 12 stitches of cross lacing making it shallower than those of the men's "mesh pocket".  The women's pocket makes catching the ball harder and increases the difficulty of shooting at high speeds.  There is no body checking allowed in girls lacrosse, unlike the boys game, so the shallower pocket adds an element of difficulty.  The mesh pocket of a boys crosse helps absorb the shock of a body check.

A girl's crosse (stick) must have an overall length of 35 1/2 to 43 1/4 inches. The head of the crosse must be seven to nine inches wide.  The exact length depends on the position and the length of the player's arms.  The general rule is you want a longer (43-44 inches) shaft for defenders, shorter (36 inches) for attackers. 

K-4 Girls are permitted to use "mesh pocket" crosses; however, to play in the Grade 5 and above a traditional girls crosse is required.  Umpires, at their discretion, may allow "mesh pocket" crosses and shortened shafts in any youth league game. 

If you are new to the sport, we recommend buying an inexpensive stick ($35-$40); and then shorten the shaft to 29-31 inches. A traditional shaft ships in a length of 33 inches.  You will have to shorten the shaft yourself.  Take it to a any local hardware store and they will cut it for you. 

For high school players after a few years many girls seem to be purchasing the complete sticks (head & shaft) in the table below. The new 2008 deBeer sticks include the 8 degree “Transfer Offset System” (T.O.S.) on the handle (shaft) for improved ball control and maximum feel.  Prior models had the TOS on the head, which meant you had a straight shaft not an angled one.  There is no need to upgrade to a new stick with TOS if you are comfortable with what you have.

FOOTWEAR (Mandatory Cleats, No Sneakers!)

Lacrosse Cleats	Soccer Cleats

Lacrosse or soccer style cleats are mandatory as we play on natural grass not artificial surfaces.   Absolutely NO sneakers!  We do not recommend softball cleats. Cleats can be purchased for less than $35 at The Sports Authority.   

Goalie Gear (Mandatory)

All of the following equipment must be worn during any scrimmage or regular game.  No exceptions. Goalie equipment can be purchased at The Sports Authority or online from many retailers including the Sports Her Way. Call them on the phone and they will guide you with your purchase.
GOALIE HELMET Must meet NOCSAE Lacrosse certification
FOAM THROAT PROTECTOR
MOUTH GUARD
CHEST PAD	or
GOALIE GIRDLE PANTS
GOALIE GLOVE
SHINGUARDS (Knee Protection recommended)
GOALIE STICK
A goalie crosse (stick) may be 35 1/2 to 48 inches long.  The head of the crosse may be mesh and up to 12 inches wide.  Players should think about purchasing a few extra aluminum shafts ($20) and shorten them to various lengths.  They can be cut at your local hardware for a small fee.  The STX Eclipse is a very popular choice among all levels of goalies.