The 10U Boys Program continues to emphasize developing fundamental skills while building on basic offensive and defensive principles to introduce more advanced skills and concepts. The focus remains on creating a positive experience that deepens players' passion for lacrosse.

Middleton Youth Lacrosse follows USA Lacrosse guidelines to ensure safe, fair, and sportsmanlike play, creating teams balanced by age, size, and skill. For 10U, players must be 10 years old or younger as of August 31 preceding the season, generally comprising third and fourth graders. 

Residency requirements also apply; details are available on our Eligibility page.

Practices begin the week after the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District's spring break. Games start in early April with the Badger Spring Invite in the Wisconsin Dells, followed by regular Saturday matches from mid-April through late May. The season ends with a Norski Invitational tournament in DeForest the first weekend of June. 

Practices run 2-3 times weekly at the lacrosse fields on Airport Road, with all 10U teams practicing together. No mandatory attendance is required, but regular participation is key to skill growth and strongly encouraged.

Players should arrive at games and practices fully dressed, ready to participate, and showing respect for teammates and coaches through positive attitude, effort, and sportsmanship. Players will have opportunities to try goaltending and are encouraged to explore this role.

In the 10U program, playing time is generally equal across regular games and practices to support balanced development. However, during the end-of-season Norski Invitational tournament, while total playing time across the event is expected to be equal, it may vary within individual games based on situational needs.

Games are played in a 7-versus-7 format to increase strategic involvement. Goalies are included, with modified offsides rules in effect. Coaches are not permitted on the field, and one official oversees the game. Matches consist of four 10-minute quarters with a running clock and a five-minute halftime intermission.

A successful 10U program relies on parent involvement, including an assistant coach and bench coach alongside the head coach. Home games require volunteers for scorekeeping and timekeeping, plus a team manager for communications and optional snack scheduling. Parent support creates a structured, enjoyable environment. 

Middleton Lacrosse does not typically provide equipment, so players need their own:

• crosse (stick);
• helmet;
• shoulder pads (NOCSAE ND 200 compliant);
• arm pads;
• gloves;
• mouthguard; and
• protective cup.

All items must be worn properly for safety during practices and games. 

Middleton Lacrosse will provide goalie equipment. 

Cleats are recommended but optional; lacrosse-specific or molded alternatives (e.g., from football, soccer, or baseball) are fine. 

Scholarships and financial aid for equipment are available for eligible families.