Many retailers offer "starter" packages which include most gear and a helmet.  This can save you significantly and is a nice option for a new player to the sport.  

Note Com Lax/Pure Hockey of Nashua and Dick's Sporting Goods run several discount days and coupons that benefit Blast.  

Feel free to go to Com Lax and ask for help to pick out the right type of fit for your player (whether you buy it there or not they are very helpful on fitting).

USL EQUIPMENT FITTING GUIDE is a good reference for details on what the gear looks like for both boys and girls.

BOYS REQUIRED* GEAR:

Helmet (lacrosse specific, not football or hockey)

Shoulder Pads (EKG Certified)

Elbow Pads

Gloves

Mouthguard

Protective Cup

Cleats**

Stick*** 

GIRLS REQUIRED* GEAR:

Goggles

Mouthguard

Spandex shorts (for under the kilt)

Tank top/Sports Bra (for under the top)

Cleats**

Stick***

*Goalies will require additional gear.  New players interested in trying goal keeping, please express that interest to your coach.  Do not purchase goalie specific gear ahead of time.

**Soccer cleats may be worn in lacrosse (not vice versa).  However, there are lacrosse specific cleats you may find provide better support based on the nature of the running and dodging in lacrosse.

***Do not buy a new player an expensive stick.  There are many suitable and affordable lacrosse sticks for beginner boys and girls.  Do not feel compelled to purchase a high end/high price model to start.  There are differences between boys and girls sticks so please make sure you buy a boys model for a boy or a girls model for a girl.