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Boys Equipment Requirements
Lacrosse is a fast moving and physically demanding sport. Full field running is a necessary part of the game. Proper stick and body checking are an integral part of lacrosse play. Full equipment is required to play in all leagues.
The following equipment is required:
- Lacrosse stick (crosse)
- Bantam (3rd/4th grade) players may use sticks 37”-42” long only
- Attack and Midfielders may use sticks 40”-42” long
- Defensemen may use sticks 52”-72” long
- Goalkeepers may use sticks 40”-72” long
- Lacrosse helmet (no hockey helmets )
- NOCSAE approved helmets only
- Helmets must have a cupped four point chin strap that fasten to all four hook ups
- All goalie helmets must have lacrosse throat protectors only
- For parents who are buying new helmets, we are asking that you purchase "Athletic Gold"and "White" chin protectors. Note that most stores have sizing samples and that it could take a week or more to order and receive your new helmet. Athletic gold helmets will be required at the 7/8 level for the 2011 season. helmets with "White" visors
- Shoulder pads
- Chest pad (Goalie)
- Arm/elbow pads
- Lacrosse gloves (no hockey gloves)
- 2 Colored mouth guards (always have one spare)
- Athletic supporter and protective cup
Additional Optional Equipment:
- Protective rib pads
- Shin guards/football pants (Goalie).
- Various other special padding necessary for goal tending
- Field cleats for grass, Plymouth dome and Minnetonka stadium (dome in winter); shoes with superior ankle support for the Eden Prairie dome (turf shoes or high top basketball shoes)
Members of the Wayzata Lacrosse Association receive discounts at the Northstar Lacrosse store in Hopkins and Dave’s Sport Shop in Maple Grove. Be sure to mention Wayzata Lacrosse to get your discount!
Lacrosse retail shops in our area have:
- an excellent selection of lacrosse gear
- possible discounts (mention you are a Wayzata lacrosse player)
- and knowledgable staff members that can answer your questions relative to your players lacross gear needs.
Listed below are a few:
- Northstar Lacrosse (Hopkins, MN)
OFFERS A 10% DISCOUNT T0 WLA MEMBERS
http://www.northstarlacrosse.com/
- Dave's Sport Shop (Maple Grove, MN)
13637 Grove Drive Maple Grove, MN. 55311
763-420-8837
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