** NEW FOR 2012 ** To see if your helmet/facemask is approved for use by the Canadian Lacrosse Association, click here.

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Click here to see additional equipment information from the BC Lacrosse Association.

The BCLOA issued the a clarification on chinstrap requirements for players that attach a NOCSAE Facemask on to a CSA Hockey Helmet.  Click here to open the bulletin.

Mini-Tyke

Mandatory Equipment (all equipment must be approved for lacrosse)

• helmet & cage - CSA approved 'hockey' or NOSCAE approved 'lacrosse' style
• mouth guard
• shoulder pads
• elbow pads
• knee pads
• gloves (hockey gloves are OK but lacrosse gloves are recommended)
• athletic supporter (jock or jill)
• junior lacrosse stick (a regular lacrosse stick may also be used - refer to 'Tyke' below

Tyke, Novice & PeeWee

Mandatory Equipment (all equipment must be approved for lacrosse)

• helmet & cage - CSA approved 'hockey' or NOSCAE approved 'lacrosse' style
• mouth guard
• shoulder pads
• arm slash guards
• back/kidney pad
• gloves (hockey gloves are OK but lacrosse gloves are recommended)
• athletic supporter (jock or jill)
• lacrosse stick - minimum 34 inches overall length (maximum 46 inches)

Recommended Equipment

• knee pads

Bantam & Up

Mandatory Equipment (all equipment must be approved for lacrosse)

• helmet & cage - CSA approved 'hockey' or NOSCAE approved 'lacrosse' style
• mouth guard
• shoulder pads
• arm slash guards (or elbow pads?)
• back/kidney pad
• gloves (hockey gloves are OK but lacrosse gloves are recommended)
• athletic supporter (jock or jill)
• lacrosse stick - minimum 40 inches overall length (maximum 46 inches)

Recommended Equipment

• knee pads
• bicep guards