All equipment is the responsibility of the player; lacrosse is a contact sport and confidence in the game comes from being protected properly. Sabrecats offers goalies an option to use club provided equipment for usage during the season. Runners are responsible for their own equipment.
View the equipment needed for all players
Sabrecats ISSUED standard shorts:
All players are required to be wearing Sabrecat issued shorts at ALL games. Shorts will be provided to coaches to distribute to their teams. Shorts are also to be worn on picture day.
Helmet and Cage: Change for 2012
As per CLA Technical Bulletin 11-06, effective January 1, 2012 for players aged 16 and under, all helmets must be CSA-approved for ice hockey, facemasks CSA-approved for lacrosse or CSA-approved for hockey with exceptions, or helmet and facemask unit approved by NOCSAE for lacrosse. Players aged 17 years and over are not required to use a CSA approved facemask for lacrosse until January 1, 2013. Until then, helmet and facemask configurations that were legal as per CLA policy and used in the 2011 season may continue to be used in the 2012 season.
Shoulder Pads:
One piece adjustable pad which offers protection for the shoulders and arms. Hockey pads with CSA approval are accepted.
Elbow Pads /Slash Guards:
When using hockey shoulder pads, elbow pads or slash guards provide additional protection. Ensure your player is protected between the shoulder pad and elbow pads and further down the arm.
Back and Kidney Pads:
Lightweight and wrap around to protect the lower back and kidney area.
Gloves:
Hockey gloves with CSA approval are accepted. Box lacrosse gloves offer excellent protection and agility.
Athletic Support and Cup or Jill Strap:
REQUIRED
Basketball or Court Shoes:
A flat court shoes.
The Sabrecats have a limited supply of goalie equipment for lending to PeeWee, Bantam and Midget level goalies who do not have their own. All goalie equipment for lower age groups is provided to the team. All goalie equipment is to be returned at the end of the season.
Helmet and Cage and Throat Guard:
Change for 2012
As per CLA Technical Bulletin 11-06, effective January 1, 2012 for players aged 16 and under, all helmets must be CSA-approved for ice hockey, facemasks CSA-approved for lacrosse or CSA-approved for hockey with exceptions, or helmet and facemask unit approved by NOCSAE for lacrosse. Players aged 17 years and over are not required to use a CSA approved facemask for lacrosse until January 1, 2013. Until then, helmet and facemask configurations that were legal as per CLA policy and used in the 2011 season may continue to be used in the 2012 season.
For more information, including a list of approved helmets and facemasks, CLA Bulletin 11-06
The association provides throat guards.
Chest and Arm Protector:
One piece adjustable pad which offers protection for the shoulders,arms and chest.
Goalie Pants:
Hockey pants CSA approved that provide waist and thigh protection.
Leg Pads:
Hard plastic pads that wrap/strap to the legs covering the knee to the toes. Pads contain flops for the toes/shoe.
Goalie Gloves:
Hockey gloves with CSA approval are accepted. Box goalie lacrosse gloves offer excellent protection and agility.
Athletic Support and Cup or Jill Strap:
Provided with the association equipment. Jock/Jill are specific for goalies.
Basketball or Court Shoes:
A flat court shoes.
The Sabrecats are sponsored by a few organizations that sell new lacrosse equipment. Check out our sponsors.
For used equipment, please consider the following option:
Kijiji
