SOUTH BURLINGTON YOUTH LACROSSE – EQUIPMENT TIPS

Lacrosse is a fast-paced, contact sport.  Proper equipment is very important.

Equipment Tips:

Purchasing equipment can be expensive but you can find some used items around like any other sport.  Our team equipment sponsor, Play it Again Sports, can be a great resource.  If equipment is unaffordable for you, please contact me or your coach and we’ll find a way to outfit your child.

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Helmets.  Required.  Lacrosse helmets will be supplied for all SB players for the 2008 season.  Hockey helmets are not allowed by the league.

Mouth guards.  Required.

Shoulder pads.  Required.  Specialized for lacrosse.

Arm pads. Required.  Specialized for lacrosse.  If you have a choice, buy black or navy.

Rib pads.  Optional.  Specialized for lacrosse.  Like football, some players prefer not to wear rib pads.  We highly recommend that players wear them.

Gloves.  Required.  Specialized for lacrosse.  If you have a choice, buy black or navy.  Hockey gloves CAN NOT be used for lacrosse.

Cup.  Required.

Cleats.  Required.  Mid or high top provide ankle support and protection.

Sticks.  This can be an important place to spend a little more money if you can.  It is important to remember that if the stick is taken care of, it can last a few seasons.  There are hundreds of options.  Some of the very inexpensive sticks are really for true beginners and younger players.  I’ve found that the DeBeer Triton (or equivalent) is a good intermediate level stick for 5/6 or 7/8 players without having to go to the most expensive levels.  If your child wants to play defense and is a 7/8 player, buy a defenseman’s stick with a longer shaft.  If he later switches positions, the shaft can be replaced relatively inexpensively or cut shorter for free.  We recommend that 5/6 players not use a long shaft on defense.  If you’re not sure, you can always ask your coach.

Goalies.  The team will provide a helmet, chest protector, and a goalie stick.  All other equipment is same as above.  A goalie should also have a regular stick to work on catching and throwing skills will help.  Goalies will also have the opportunity to play other positions during the season if they want to, so a regular stick and pads will come in handy.

Go Rebels!!

Coach Dave