Donate to Middlebury Lacrosse

The Friends of Middlebury Lacrosse (FOML) and Middlebury Youth Lacrosse Club (MYLC) are coming together around a shared vision: bringing a turf field to Middlebury Union High School.

As this spring has made clear once again, it is incredibly challenging for our athletes to compete when they don’t have consistent, playable fields. This is especially true for our high school boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams, who must often practice at 6:00 a.m. at Middlebury College for the first several weeks of the season, and our youth teams who constantly seek creative options to find usable fields when ours are unplayable at home. Wet conditions also result in multiple canceled practices and games each year—a frustrating and limiting experience for teams with a proud history of state championships and college-bound athletes.

While we have several long-term goals, this is our top priority: building a turf field that provides a consistent, safe, and reliable space for all spring sports.

In order to move forward, we must complete a new environmental study. The last one was conducted 15 years ago and is now outdated. The cost for this study can be as much as $25,000, and we need your help to get there.

Our immediate goal is to raise $25,000 by August 1 to supplement the contributions by MYLC, FOML, and FOMF to commission the study this fall and present the results to the ACSD Board in spring 2026. This timeline positions us to seek full funding and begin construction in the summer of 2026.

We have already secured $5000 in pledged donations and a commitment to match our fundraising efforts. Join us in making a donation of any amount at https://www.middlax.com/donate.

This is more than a field—it’s a commitment to our student-athletes and the values we all share: equity, access, and excellence in youth sports. A turf field would dramatically improve the quality and consistency of spring sports in Middlebury for years to come.

This is the first priority in a broader strategy for FOML and MYLC, but right now we are only asking for support on this important initiative. Other projects, like new nets, equipment, uniforms, or a storage shed, will be handled separately so that this campaign maintains clarity and urgency.

Please feel free to reach out to cortboulanger@gmail.com, cvdellen@gmail.com, or jnorthru@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to discuss how to get more involved.

Together, we can take a major step forward for our athletes and community!