A New Era of Lacrosse in Southwest Wisconsin
For the first time, Southwest Wisconsin will have a lacrosse program built for the community. Our new program brings the game home, introducing lacrosse to boys and girls of all ages and skill levels with a focus on local play, real development, and fun.
Our goal is simple: to make lacrosse a normal part of the youth sports experience, just like basketball, football, baseball, or soccer. We are building distinct local teams that align with the number of high schools in our communities – three teams for Dubuque’s three secondary institutions, one team for the Western Dubuque area, one for Platteville, and more – so kids can compete close to home with the same hometown pride and rivalries that define every other sport.
We follow USA Lacrosse’s best practices with smaller roster sizes and age-appropriate rules to make team formation and learning the game more accessible. Local play is our foundation. For families who want additional competition beyond Platteville Lacrosse Club, Dubuque LC United will offer a travel option that combines players from across the local teams to compete regionally. By building strong, local programs first, then layering in travel opportunities second, we’re creating one of the strongest lacrosse communities in Iowa – where every kid has a place to play, develop, and grow without having to leave home to do it.
Platteville Lacrosse Club Teams
10U (Ages 7-10): New signups will be joining teams consisting of 5+ other players to join our 10U League based in Dubuque. The 10U League started in Spring 2025, is ongoing and welcoming additional families, and has multiple boys teams. This age group is focused on learning skills of the game, building excitement for the game, and an introduction to early gameplay.
12U (Ages 10-12): New signups will be joining teams consisting of 5+ other players to join our 12U House League. Much like the 10U League, we have centrally located practice and games in Dubuque already ongoing and continue to welcome new families. This age group is focused on learning and building on lacrosse skills with an emphasis on experience through gameplay.
Middle School (Ages 12-14): We are actively forming a Platteville Middle School team, with local practices beginning once we reach 6 or more players. Formal team launch is planned for Spring 2026, with clinics starting this summer to build the roster early. Until then, players are welcome to join the Dubuque Lacrosse Club team for this spring season. Players interested in additional competition outside the area can also join the Dubuque Lacrosse Club United team next spring for regional jamboress.
High School (Ages 14-18): We are building a Platteville High School team, with local practices starting once 6 or more players are rostered. Our first official season is targeted for Spring 2026, and we’ll be running clinics this summer to grow the roster. High school players are also eligible for the Dubuque Lacrosse Club United team to compete against metro-area programs.
Summer Opportunities
Wahlert Lacrosse Camp – more details to come
📍 Wahlert Catholic High School
🗓️ July 28-31
Loras Sports Camp – more details to come
📍 TBD
🗓️ July 28-31
Platteville Lacrosse Clinics – more details to come
📍 TBD
🗓️ TBD
Dubuque Lacrosse Clinics – more details to come
📍 TBD
🗓️ TBD
