Equipment

Youth Lacrosse Equipment

Because the game of lacrosse is very different for boys and girls - with the most important difference being that hitting/checking are allowed for boys but not for girls - each uses different equipment.

Protective Cups and Jock Straps: Required Equipment for All Contact and Collision Sports

When your son plays contact or collision sports, there is always the risk of testicular injury.  To protect against such injury, boys need to wear a cup.

Shockbox Helmet Sensor Warns Of Possible Concussion

A revolutionary new product called ShockboxTM triggers an alarm on a smart-phone whenever an athlete suffered a blow to the head hard enough to cause possible concussion so the player can be immediately removed from the game or practice for a sideline assessment.

Contact Lenses Or Protective Goggles If Wearing Helmet With Face Shield?

For sports where players wear helmets with visors or face shields such as hockey, football or lacrosse, contact lenses are better than protective eyewear because they don't fog up when an athlete sweats or plays in humid conditions, but it is important to ask your child's eye doctor if they are old enough for contacts, says optometrist Noah Shriber.

Throat Injuries: Often Overlooked Risk In Contact Sports

One often overlooked area of an athlete's body that needs protection from potentially life-threatening injury is the throat and neck, particularly in ice hockey and lacrosse, both of which are played with sticks and high-speed projectiles (pucks/balls) that can come in contact with a player's throat area.

Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Brine for a replacement or refund.

Can My Child Wear Football Shoes for Lacrosse?

Football cleats are okay for lacrosse beginners, but sports-specific shoes are recommended as players move up the competitive ladder.

Buying the Right Gear for Women's Lacrosse

Jenny Riitano-Levy, Brine's women's lacrosse and field hockey brand manager, offers tips on choosing the right equipment for women's lacrosse.

Protective Eyewear For Girl's Lacrosse

Finding the right protective goggles for your lacrosse playing daughter requires trying on lots of different goggles, says Jenny Riitano-Levy, women's lacrosse and field hockey brand manager at Brine, because every face is different.

Women's Lacrosse Equipment

Jenny Riitano-Levy, women's lacrosse and field hockey brand manager at Brine, talks about the basic pieces of equipment required to play women's lacrosse.

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