Girls' Lacrosse Equipment
Mountain Lacrosse programs typically require girls to have a lacrosse stick, eye protection, and a mouthguard. For current information on approved lacrosse equipment, please refer to the USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide.
Mountain Girls Stick Recommendations
The Stick (aka the Crosse):
The field player's crosse (lacrosse stick) is made of wood, laminate, or synthetic material, with a shaped net pocket at the end. A women's crosse must be an overall length of 35.5 - 43.25 inches. The head of the crosse must be seven to nine inches wide. The top of the ball when dropped in the pocket must remain above the side walls. The goalkeeper's crosse is longer with a wider head.
The Ball:
The game ball must be yellow and made of solid rubber, smooth without dimples for games and must be visible color, other than clear or white. The ball must be 7.75 - 8 inches in circumference and weigh 5 - 5.25 ounces.
The Mouthpiece:
All players must wear mouthguards.
Protective Equipment:
All field players must wear protective eyewear (goggles or headgear) that meets ASTM specification standards for women's adult/youth lacrosse and is SEI approved for legal play. Close-fitting gloves and nose guards are optional.
The Goalkeeper's Equipment:
The goalie must wear a helmet with face mask (NOCSAE approved), separate throat protector, padded gloves, mouth piece, and chest protector. The goalkeeper may wear padding on arms, legs, and shoulders which does not excessively increase the size of those body parts. High school level and below must wear padding on thighs and shins. Youth level must wear some form of abdominal and pelvic protection. Goalies are required to wear padded gloves.