Information regarding boys and girls equipment can be found on the USA Lacrosse website:
The USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide has the most up-to-date information about required equipment.
Where to Purchase Lacrosse Equipment-
We have two local chains that sell lacrosse equipment, Dick's Sporting Goods and Big 5 Sporting Goods. The selection in these local stores is fairly small. Dick's Sporting Goods at the Columbia Center Mall has quite a bit more selection and more inventory available than either of the two local Big 5 Sporting Goods locations.
Here are some suggestions for online retailers and other ideas for online shopping for new lacrosse equipment(in no particular order):
https://stx.com
https://www.universallacrosse.com/
https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/
https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/
https://www.lax.com/
https://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/
https://lacrossefanatic.com/
LaxSteals is a "daily deal" site owned by Universal Lacrosse. You can sometimes find some great deals on new gear. It's just a matter of whether what you need becomes available, and if you are not ultra picky about specific brands/products.
https://laxsteals.com/
Pre-owned/Used Equipment-
Used gear can be a great budget-friendly option, however, you will want to make sure all equipment meets current certification requirements. (SEI NOCSAE or SEI ASTM )There is quite a lot of used gear for sale that does not meet current requirements. RLC wants to help you avoid purchasing equipment that is unable to be used. If have any concerns in regard to an item, you would like to purchase, please email an item photo or a link to the item you are interested in purchasing to, and we can let you know if it is currently legal for use before you waste your money.
Here are some suggestions on places to shop for used lacrosse equipment
https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse
Facebook Marketplace
eBay
Craigslist
We have a Richland Lacrosse Gear [Buy/Sell/Trade] group on Facebook for use by Richland Lacrosse parents and families to donate, sell or buy their lacrosse equipment among Richland Lacrosse members.
In cases of financial hardship, Richland Lacrosse Club offers scholarships to help cover the cost of full or partial registration fees or season use of gear(stick, pads, helmet, goggles). RLC scholarships do not apply to USA Lacrosse membership. If you would like to apply for a scholarship for registration fees, please wait for a response prior to completing registration checkout. Scholarships are made available through the generosity of Richland Lacrosse sponsors. All applications will be kept confidential. We have a limited amount of gear that is able to be loaned out.
Kindergarten Boys Equipment-
Kindergarten boys players will only require a lacrosse stick and a mouthguard.
Mouthguards are allowed to be any color, including clear or white.
If you still have questions, please reach out to a youth coordinator for help.
boys Equipment
Boys in 1st-8th Grades playing lacrosse with Richland Lacrosse Club need the following equipment:
Helmet-
Youth players may have any color helmet. If your player is nearing high school, something to consider when acquiring a lacrosse helmet, is that all Richland High School players will need a white helmet. All helmets must have this certification on it.
Chest Protector(Shoulder Pads)-
Chest protectors for goalies and field players must be NOCSAE ND200 certified to be used during practice or games. Any chest protector without the label is NOT LEGAL for use in a practice or a game. The chest protector will have a label like this:
Arm Guards-
All boys field players are required to wear arm guards or arm pads designed for lacrosse. If the arm guards are too loose, they will slide down the arm and get in the way. You want the arm guards snug enough to stay up, but not so tight that they are restrictive.
Gloves-
All field players must wear gloves designed for lacrosse. The gloves should fit snugly, but not not so tight that they are very restrictive.
Athletic Cup-
All boys players in 1st-8th Grade+ are required to wear an athletic supporter/athletic cup. There are jock-style and compression short styles available to hold the athletic cup in place. Many boys tend to like the compression shorts with cup pocket.
Lacrosse Stick-
For boys grades K-4, all field players will use "attack" sticks. If you have a smaller-sized player in the lower grades, there are some Jr size attack sticks available. This might make it a little easier for them to handle. Please do not purchase toy lacrosse sticks for use during practice or games(FiddleStix or mini sticks). the heads of toy sticks are not designed to work well with standard lacrosse balls.
Boys in 5th-8th grade+ play on a larger field, and are allowed to have up to 4 players using defensive poles that are up to 6ft long. If your child plans to play defense or LSM(long stick mid-fielder), they will likely need a "D pole" or defensive shaft.
Mouthguards-
All players are required to wear a mouthguard. Please do not purchase the "binky-style" mouthguards that wrap around the lips. Lacrosse players need to be able to talk to each other with their mouthguards in. It is always a good idea to have a backup mouthguard in your player's gear bag. Boys players mouthguards may be any color, including white or clear.
Footwear-
All players must wear athletic footwear. Cleats are not required, but are recommended, as the grass can be very slippery. While there are lacrosse cleats, football cleats and soccer cleats are good alternatives, and can be easier to procure. Plastic cleats only. No metal baseball cleats are allowed.
Girls Equipment
Girls in Kindergarten-8th Grades playing lacrosse with Richland Lacrosse Club need the following equipment:
Goggles-
All girls field players must wear eye protection designed for lacrosse. Eyewear(goggles) for girls must be SEI certified. The SEI certification looks like this:
Lacrosse Stick-
Mouthguards-
All players are required to wear a mouthguard. Please do not purchase the "binky-style" mouthguards that wrap around the lips. Lacrosse players need to be able to talk to each other with their mouthguards in. It is always a good idea to have a backup mouthguard in your player's gear bag. Girls players are allowed to use mouthguards of any color, including clear or white.
Footwear-
All players must wear athletic footwear. Cleats are not required, but are recommended, as the grass can be very slippery. While there are lacrosse cleats, football cleats and soccer cleats are good alternatives, and can be easier to procure. Plastic cleats only. No metal baseball cleats are allowed.
Helmet(Optional)-
Girls field players may choose to wear a helmet. This is optional equipment. If girls choose to wear a helmet, it must meet current ASTM standard for women's lacrosse headgear and have a permanent SEI certification. If the helmet has integrated eye protection, it must meet current ASTM standard, for women's lacrosse eyewear.
Gloves(Optional)-
Girls field players may choose to wear girls lacrosse gloves. These are not the same as boys lacrosse gloves.
Goalie Equipment
Boys & Girls Goalies need the following equipment:
Helmet-
All helmets must have this certification on it.
Goalie Throat Guard-
All goalies need to have a lacrosse goalie throat guard. This is purchased separately from the helmet, and is then attached to the helmet.
Goalie Chest Protector-
Chest protectors for goalies and field players must be NOCSAE ND200 certified to be used during practice or games. Any chest protector without the label is NOT LEGAL for use in a practice or a game. The chest protector will have a label like this:
Goalie Gloves-
Goalies are required to wear lacrosse goalie specific gloves. These gloves have extra thumb protection.
Footwear-
All players must wear athletic footwear. Cleats are not required, but are recommended, as the grass can be very slippery. While there are lacrosse cleats, football cleats and soccer cleats are good alternatives, and can be easier to procure. Plastic cleats only. No metal baseball cleats are allowed.
Mouthguards-
All players are required to wear a mouthguard. Please do not purchase the "binky-style" mouthguards that wrap around the lips. Lacrosse players need to be able to talk to each other with their mouthguards in. It is always a good idea to have a backup mouthguard in your player's gear bag. Boys and Girls players are allowed to use mouthguards of any color, including clear or white.
2026 Spring Season: Bunker Family Orthodontics, one of our many generous Richland Lacrosse sponsors, will be hosting a FREE mouthguard event in February. This event is exclusively for Richland Lacrosse players registered for the Spring 2026 Season. We will be sending out more information about this event, through the TeamLinkt app. Make sure to get registered, and install the Teamlinkt app, so we can send you the details about this awesome event!
Goalie Stick
Athletic Cup- Boy Goalies
Boys goalies(3rd-8th Grade+) are required to wear an athletic supporter/athletic cup. There are jock-style and compression short styles available to hold the athletic cup in place. Many boys tend to like the compression shorts with cup pocket.
Thigh Pads- Girl Goalies
Girl goalies are required to wear thigh pads. These may not be field hockey goalie pads.
Padded Shorts- (Optional for Boy Goalies)
Boy goalies may opt to wear protective padded shorts if they would like.
Shin Guards (Optional for Boy & Girl Goalies)
All goalies may opt to wear shin guards if they would like.
Richland Lacrosse has several sets of goalie gear available for the teams to use. This list is helpful if your player plans to continue playing as a goalie, and you would like to purchase gear for them.
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