Spring Lacrosse is Middleton Youth Lacrosse’s flagship program. It is our largest and most expansive offering. It is designed as an easy, welcoming way for kids to try the sport for the first time, while also providing expanded programming and competitive opportunities for players looking to take the next step in their development.

Registration opens in early January and closes on March 1. Initial registration for each age group is capped to ensure we have the coaches and resources needed to give every athlete an excellent experience. Once an age group reaches its initial cap, subsequent registrations will join a waitlist. It is the goal of Middleton Youth Lacrosse to roster every child who wants to play, and additional teams may be established if the numbers permit and we have adequate coaching support and resources.

Middleton Youth Lacrosse follows USA Lacrosse guidelines to ensure safe, fair, and sportsmanlike play, creating teams balanced by age, size, and skill.

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. 

If team numbers permit, the program may schedule 1-2 additional tournaments. Players will be selected to participate in the additional tournaments based on availability, skill, participation, and attendance at practices and games. Players not participating in the additional tournaments will play in the regular Badgerland matches those weeks. This division allows all players to receive additional playing experience and allows us to foster skill-level appropriate competition for all of our players.

Practices run 2-3 times weekly at Harvey John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park. Players are expected to attend practices.

Players at all levels should arrive at games and practices fully dressed, ready to participate, and showing respect for teammates and coaches through positive attitude, effort, and sportsmanship. 

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A successful 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.

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.