Girls FAQ

Girl's/Women's Lacrosse

It is our goal to grow girls' lacrosse in northern Colorado. We will give the same attention and commitment to our girl players and teams as our boys.

RULES OF THE GAME: US Lacrosse - Girls Rules

EQUIPMENT: US Lacrosse - Girls Equipment

Girl's Lacrosse Stick 
*THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN A BOYS STICK* as there is little to no pocket, the sidewalls are shorter, and the stick doesn't come in different lengths. Girl's goalie equipment is nearly identical to that of boys.

Eyewear/Headgear 
Either is fine with me if your daughter is equipped with it. Please note that a boy's lacrosse helmet for field players is NOT allowed.

Mouthguard 
It MUST be a SOLID COLOR (not white or clear), and CANNOT have the image of teeth on them (i.e., fangs). PLEASE DO NOT allow your daughters to chew on their mouthguards! Did you know that mouthguards come with supplemental dental insurance? If your daughter is wearing one and is injured in the mouth during play, your mouthguard provider will assist in the dental care (up to a specified amount; see package for details, as each is different)

Cleats and/or sneakers
Colorado weather can act a little crazy; we recommend having a pair of cleats for (wet or dry) field play.

No Jewelry!
Jewelry *CANNOT be worn during practice or games. We have seen too many earring posts go into girls' heads. It is dangerous.

The FIELD:

• Field Size - Field Diagrams
  The Men's field is 60x 110 Yards, whereas the Women's field varies between 60-70x 110-130 Yards! (much smaller for U11 players)
• Field Markings--The Women's field has not only restraining lines and boundary lines that are integral to the game's play but also a center circle, 8m arc, and 12m fan! (not to mention the hashes and extra dots included in those field markings). These hashes, arcs, fans, and dots are all necessary when playing and are referred to during games!

STICK RECOMMENDATIONS: 

There are many sticks on the market that vary greatly in price, shape, material, etc. Below is a list of ones that I recommend most from personal experience:

Top Tier sticks (your daughter will be able to play with them throughout high school and even college)

• StringKing Mark 2 Offense/Midfield/Defense (mesh)
• STX Crux 500/600 (mesh or traditional)
• Gait
• Maverick Axiom (mesh runner)
• Maverick Ascent (mesh runner)
• EPOCH Purpose (mesh)
• Brine Dynasty (mesh)

Mid-Tier sticks (that are less expensive but are great for learning and growing as a player)

• Brine Dynasty (traditional)
• Brine Warp
• STX Crux 400 or lower

Beginner Sticks /Packages: These are all perfect choices for players ten and under, but be aware that your daughter will likely grow out of these sticks quickly and may become frustrated because they don't build pockets well, making it more difficult for her to catch.

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Questions about the girl's game? Contact our Women's Director at libbyraeswanson@gmail.com