EQUIPMENT

Player (runners) required equipment:

1.  Helmet and facemask (CSA approved);
2.  Mouthguard (mandatory - all levels);
3.  Gloves (U7 and U9 can use hockey gloves, but lacrosse gloves are
            recommended for all levels as they provide better stick control).
4.  Lacrosse Stick -   Rule 6(c) The Player's stick shall measure not more than 46",
     not less than 40" in overall length, and not more than 8", not less than 4 1/2" in width.
     The measurement for width is to be inside frame measurement.  Nothing may be added
     to or attached to the outside of the stick.    NOTE:   U13 and all lower divisions, the minimum
     length of the stick shall be 34". 
5.  Shoulder pads (U7-U9 players could use hockey shoulder pads).  
        Lacrosse shoulder pads tend to be a little smaller and lighter especially the shoulder
        cups).
6.  Kidney Pads
7.  Slash Guards (protect your forearm, elbow and upper arms)
8., Practice Jersey (light weight - hockey jersey type)
9.  Basketball or court shoes
10.Cup
11.Soft knee pads for all minor players (something like a basketball sleeve). U15
     and U17 players can sign a waiver if they do not want to wear them and provide
     Waiver to your team manager.  Waivers can be found on our website.    click here

**  NEW IN 2023 - ALL PLAYERS THAT REGISTER IN THE LIL ROUGHNECKS (U7) DIVISION
WILL RECEIVE A NEW STICK.   IN 2024 - ANY NEW PLAYER THAT REGISTERS IN THE LIL
ROUGHNECKS (U7) DIVISION, WILL RECEIVE A NEW STICK.

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Goalies (U7 - U17):   

Hornets have goalie gear that is signed out to teams (coaches) that do not have a 
designated, full-time goalie.  Full-time or designated goalies from U11 - U17
can sign out the equipment by completing a waiver and provide a $1500 refundable 
deposit.  This deposit cheque is returned once the goalie gear has been returned 
(no later than September1).   Cheques are payable to Hornets Lacrosse Assoc.

Goalie Equipment Purchase Incentive:

 
Teams that do not have designated, full-time goalies, goalie equipment will be 
provided to the coach.

A goalie who wishes to purchase their own equipment, Hornets will be reimburse 30% of 
the cost of the goalie gear up to $500.00 per year (excluding GST).  This is for 
uppers, pants, and leg guards only).  To obtain a reimbursement you will need to email 
the receipt indicating what was purchased and we will provide a reimbursement cheque 
to you.  This is whether you have purchased new or used equipment (must have receipt 
or proof of purchase).

To view a diagram and more complete equipment list - CLICK HERE

Please note that soft knee pads are mandatory for all players.   U15 - U17 players can sign
a Knee Pad Waiver form if they choose not

If you need to sign-out goalie gear, please contact Amy Levie - equipmentdirector@hornetslacrosse.com to
make arrangements.

*ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR CLUB SHORTS.     Any player (new or returning) need to
purchase a pair on-line from our website.


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New Equipment:   We recommend:-

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CHEXSPORTS - #13, 11625 ELBOW DRIVCE S.W. 

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Used Equipment - Play it Again Sports