Lacrosse Helmet - A protective helmet, designed for lacrosse. which met the NOCSAE test requirements when made. Three Rivers players must purchase WHITE HELMETS.
Must have NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) stamp or engraving on helmet.
Must have a visible, exterior warning label regarding the risk of injury.
Face mask - with a center bar from top to bottom and the horizontal openings must not exceed 1 ½ inches. No foreign material may extend below the base of the helmet.
Mouthpiece - must be a professionally manufactured tooth and mouth protector which is to include an "occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) and a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting structures) portion that covers the posterior teeth with adequate thickness." The mouthpiece must be a highly visible color, NO WHITE OR CLEAR.
Gloves - are required. The cutting or altering of the gloves is prohibited.
Shoulder Pads
Arm pads
Athletic supporter and protective cups
Rib pads are optional but strongly recommended.
Lacrosse Ball - can be white, yellow or orange in color. Must have the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Authenticating mark.
The crosse (or stick) - Short stick is 40 to 42 inches long. Long stick is 52 to 72 inches long.
