The Equipment

Participating members of Homestead Boy's Lacrosse Club need the following equipment:   

New Players eager to give the sport a try but unsure about purchasing equipment are eligible for Homestead's First Year Gear program. 

USA Lacrosse has implemented new standards for chest protection. NOCSAE ND200 is the first-ever performance standard for chest protection. Product compliance with ND200 reduces impact forces and thus the risk of commotio cordis (cardiac arrest due to a blow to the heart area). When purchasing a chest pad please be sure that it conforms to the NOCSAE ND200 standard.

Players will also need: cleats, an athletic cup and a mouth guard . 

If you're looking to reduce the cost of gear, please consider looking through the clearance or discount areas of www.lacrossemonkey.com, www.lax.com and www.sportstop.com.  There are plenty of deals to get you into quality gear for less.  

The Lid:

The club currently offers Warrior Burn helmets. Homestead Lacrosse Club orders helmets in bulk every year at a discounted price and passes the savings on direct, but if you decide to purchase yours separately the helmet must have the following color specs: 

Mask: Chromanium.  Visor: None.  Shell: Matte Grey.  Chin: Yellow.  Neck Roll: Yellow  Strap: White.  

The club also has helmets available for all players to rent for $50 per season.

The Stick

Homestead Boys Lacrosse Club recommends that all players have two identical sticks, strung the same way, one as a practice stick and backup and the other as a game stick. Two sticks is not a requirement, just a suggestion, one stick is required.

All prospective midfielders and attack-men should purchase a "short stick" 40 to 42 inches long. All prospective defenders should purchase a "long pole" 72 inches long.

The Head

Homestead Lacrosse recommends the following heads for new players, by position.  NO OLD NFHS HEADS. Below are some good heads:

Short Stick: Warrior Evolution, Maverik Centrik and Tatik, StringKing 2V or 2A, Under Armour Command and Command Low, Nike CEO

Defense: STX Hammer 500, Maverik Tank, Warrior Regulator, Brine Cyber, Brine Edge, Under Armour Command, StringKing 2D

Face-Off:  Nike CEO, East Coast Dyes Weapon X, StringKing F

The Stringing

Homestead Boys Lacrosse Club strongly suggests against pre-strung, or "factory" strung heads. We suggest purchasing your stringing kit and mesh separately, and having an experienced stringer assist you. There are plenty of resources online to help those interested learn to string as well.  If you have any questions contact a member of the Homestead coaching staff.