Sponsored By:   Cheshire/Hamden Sports Centers
Cheshire, CT
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Below is a list of standard lacrosse equipment that is required for each player.

1. Helmet (NOCSAE approved helmet free of stickers)

2. Lacrosse Shoulder Pads

3. Lacrosse Rib Pads

4. Lacrosse Arm Pads

5. Lacrosse Gloves

6. Cup

7. Mouthguard

8. Cleats

9. White Socks

10. Lacrosse stick (see description below)


1. Bantam and Lightning
attack/middie sticks must be from 37"-42" long
2. Lightning defensemen sticks must be
from 47"-54" long
3. Junior defenseman sticks must be from 52"-62" long
4. Senior defenseman sticks must be
from 62"-72" long

NOTE: Sticks MUST HAVE a manufactured rubber butt-end cap and shooting strings MUST BE NO LONGER than 2 inches.



1. Polypropylene full-sleeve jersey (worn under the equipment). Many kids prefer the UnderArmour brand.
2. A thin water resistant breathable top
2. Polypropylene long underpants. Many kids prefer UnderArmour.
3. Water resistent running warm up pants
4. Thin gloves liners (such as those worn under ski mittens)

Don't dress your child in a winter coat or ski pants since we will run a lot and they will overheat.

ALSO:  Bring your own water bottle....and most importantly drink water about 1 hour PRIOR to any athletic endeavor (HYDRATE-HYDRATE-HYDRATE!!)  If your thirsty after the first 15 minutes of practice/game - ITS TOO LATE!!!