Player Equipment
U7 players do not need rib pads or bicep pads
Information on purchasing gear:
There is lacrosse specific equipment available, but a lot of the gear is very similar to hockey/ringette gear,
- Hockey helmet/mask
- Hockey shoulder pads
- elbow pads
Lacrosse specific pieces that are needed are:
- kidney/rib pads
- bicep pads (despite there being padding on upper arm part of the shoulder pads, this padding is not sufficient for absorbing cross checks)
- gloves (lacrosse gloves are recommended as they are more flexible than hockey gloves making it easier for players to craddle, pass and catch)
- lacrosse sticks - the head should be a full size head (not a mini stick meant for backyard play). The length of the shaft can be cut down if it is too long. The thickness is standard but does come in a smaller size meant for U7 and U9 players.
The 2 stores in HRM that carry lots of lacrosse gear are Sportwheels in Sackville and Cleves in Burnside. There is often lacrosse gear on facebook marketplace.
Mouth guards are mandatory. Southgate Dentistry has generously teamed up with the Hurricanes to offer free mouth guards to our players. Please call or email the office to book an appointment - 902 444-3878 / info@southgatedentistry.ca
Self molding mouth guards can be purchased at most sports stores.
