The following equipment is required from all players:

• Lacrosse helmet
• Mouth guard
• CLICK HERE to see the USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide for more details and information.
   

HELMETS: DSYL has decided to have a standard club color helmet that we will ask parents/players to purchase when they purchase new helmets. Going forward, when anyone needs a new helmet, we would ask that they purchase a helmet with the new DSYL standard. The helmets will have the same black with royal blue trim that the high school uses, allowing players to use helmets purchased during their middle school years in high school as well.

We realize that many have purchased white, blue or black helmets recently and want to make clear that that it is perfectly fine to continue to use white, black or blue helmets (DSYL colors). We would simply ask that as players outgrow their helmets they purchase a helmet with the new black and royal blue trim DSYL color standard. White, Black or Blue hand-me-down helmets from older siblings are fine as well.

Helmets are usually available for purchase at: Lacrosse Unlimited Wellesley

CHEST PADS & SEI CERTIFICATION MARK:   

• ALL PLAYERS: January 2022, all shoulder pads must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard for commotio cordis and must contain an SEI certification mark.   

GOALIES: January 2021, all goalie chest pads must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard for commotio cordis and must contain an SEI certification mark.

Resources: 

• What is Commotio Cordis?  ESPN Video  
• NOCSAE Chest Protector Standard for Commotio Cordis (PDF)
• USA Lacrosse: Commotio Cordis & Cardiac Safety (Web)

 ALSO RECOMMENDED:

If it is expected to be cold and/or rain, then please layer your child with outer and under layer clothing. The clothing should be royal blue, white or black in color. We suggest clothing such as:

• Polypropylene full-sleeve jersey (worn under the equipment). UnderArmour, Warrior, Brine, STX & most other major sports clothing brands offer moisture-wicking & frictionless under apparel.
• A thin water resistant breathable top
• Polypropylene long under shorts. UnderArmour, Shock-Doctor & other moisture-wicking & frictionless under apparel brands
• Water resistant warm up pants