For ALL DYL events, players are required to have the following:

• A NOCSAE-approved lacrosse helmet (no helmets from other sports / activities will be allowed) 
  • Find DYL's Helmet Policy Here.
• NOCSAE-approved lacrosse-specific shoulder pads
• Lacrosse-specific gloves and elbow pads
• Appropriate footwear (cleats for spring lacrosse, sneakers for indoor winter skills)
• Protective athletic cups
• Mouthguards
• Lacrosse sticks (maximum 42" in length but they should be "cut" to match the length of the player's full arm - from fingertips to shoulder)

Recommendations for obtaining equipment:

The most important investment is the lacrosse stick and could last a player their entire youth experience (if the shaft is cut for Little Dudes, it will need to be replaced with regulation size shaft for 3rd grade and beyond). A quality stick (particularly the head and strung pocket) will allow players to throw and catch properly. Poor quality sticks will hinder proper fundamentals and create bad lacrosse habits. Sticks should be purchased at lacrosse specialty stores (brick-and-mortar or online retailers).

For protective gear, many families will find that used equipment is perfectly adequate for this level of play (with virtually zero physicality). You can use online forums (like Duxbury Helping Duxbury) to see if former lacrosse families have equipment they'd be willing to give/sell. Or you can find gear at second-hand sports stores.

For new equipment, DYL has a partnership with a family run store on 3A in Cohasset called Good Sport.  They have been outfiting kids for decades and do a really nice job with the boys and families.  Mention you are from Duxbury and get a discount.  This is our strongest recommendation.

We do not recommend buying a stick from a big name sports store. Big name sports stores have good quality protective gear at reasonable prices. Lacrosse specialty stores might have attractive bundles or packages that include everything. 

Fiddlesticks or other "learn-to-lacrosse beginner sticks" are not appropriate for this level and coaches may ask you to replace them with a proper youth lacrosse stick.

If you can make one big investment, a high quality well-strung stick will pay dividends.

We will also have DYL coaches/staff who can help diagnose and fix issues with stringing and pockets if your player has difficulty keeping the ball in the pocket for catching or getting the ball out of the pocket cleanly for passes and shots.