The 10U Girls Program introduces young athletes to the sport of lacrosse with a strong emphasis on building fundamental skills such as cradling, scooping, passing, catching, and shooting. We also cover basic offensive and defensive principles to help players understand the game's flow. The aim is to foster a positive experience that ignites a lifelong love 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 and in second grade or older, generally comprising second, 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 the Norski Invitational tournament in DeForest the first weekend of June. 

Practices run 2-3 times weekly at Taylor Fields, 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.

At this age, player may occasionally request to sit out or take a break; coaches will encourage involvement without forcing participation. If a player's disengagement distracts others, coaches will discuss solutions privately with parents afterward. 

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

Games are played in a 7-versus-7 format to encourage involvement and skill-building. Goalies are included, but offsides rules are not enforced. Teams must complete at least two passes before attempting a shot on goal to promote teamwork. One official oversees the game. No jewelry, including earrings, is permitted for safety reasons.

Running a vibrant 10U program requires significant parent involvement beyond the head coach, including an assistant coach and a bench coach per team. For home games, we need volunteers for scorekeeping and timekeeping, plus a team manager to handle communications and logistics—optionally including a post-game snack schedule. In essence, parent contributions are vital to maintaining a fun, organized environment. 

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

• crosse (stick);
• goggles; and
• mouthguard.

Players may also wear gloves and protective headgear. All items must be worn properly during practices and games. 

Middleton Lacrosse will provide goalie equipment. 

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

NOTE: Badgerland Lacrosse prohibits the wearing of all jewelry, including earrings.

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