Getting started in lacrosse can feel a little overwhelming—especially when it comes to equipment. The gear you need depends on whether you play boys’ or girls’ lacrosse and whether you’re a field player or goalie.

Girls Lacrosse

• A stick, mouthguard and protective eyewear are the only required items for most players.
• Headgear and close fitting gloves are optional for field players.
• Goalies are also required to wear a helmet with face mask, a separate throat protector, padded gloves and a chest protector.

Boys Lacrosse

• Field players are required to use a helmet, stick, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, a mouthguard and a protective cup.
• Rib pads are optional.
• Goalies are also required to wear a helmet with face mask, a separate throat protector, padded gloves and a chest protector.

Check out - USA Lacrosse Equipment Overview

Whether you’re just getting started or upgrading gear, there are several options for purchasing lacrosse equipment:

New Equipment

• Local sporting goods stores

• Lacrosse retailers

• Online lacrosse equipment shops

Used Equipment

• Local play-it-again or resale sports stores

• Community resale groups or online marketplaces

Recommendations:

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Keep an eye out for their pre-season lacrosse coupon)

Lacrosse Unlimited
101 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA 01803

Play It Again Sports 
814 N Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453

Sports Madness
101 Broadway Road
Dracut, MA 01826

New Balance Reconsidered (Cleats)

New Balance Reconsidered gives another chance to items that are unsellable as brand new for cosmetic reasons.