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 -   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

ALL PLAYERS THAT REGISTER IN THE LIL ROUGHNECKS (U7) DIVISION
AND ARE NEW TO LACROSSE WILL RECEIVE A NEW STICK.    

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Goalies (U9 - 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:     Dedicated or Full-Time Goalies that wish to
purchase their own goalie gear will be reimbursed by the Hornets 30% of the equipment
cost (excluding GST) up to $500 each year for any goalie gear purchased.     Whether the
gear is purchased new or used, you will need to forward a copy of your receipt to
executivedirector@hornetslacrosse.com for reimbursement.

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


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

To sign-out goalie gear, please contact Jaclyn Scheffelmaier. - 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 (not through our on-line store)


LOOKING LACROSSE GEAR?  LOOK TO THE FOLLOWING:

New Equipment:   We recommend:-

Tell the stores you are with the Hornets and you should receive a 10% discount:

ChexSports - #13, 11625 Elbow Drive SW - 403-281-2439
Adrenoline Sports - 9309 Macleod Trail South  403-640-9950
Adrenoline Sports - Northland - 5235 Northland Drive NW
New to Me Sports - #122, 5334 - 72 Avenue SE


Used Equipment -

Play it Again Sports - 270 Stewart Green SW - 403-636-4228

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