Lafayette Parks and Recreation

Registration is now open for 2026 spring soccer. The six week season opens Sunday Afternoon, April 26.  All remaining games will be played Saturday mornings.  No play over the Memorial Day Weekend. The closer is June 6. 

U6 Division is for 4-5 YO players. Teams are kept small with 5-6 players. Fields are modified for beginner play. U6 teams practice for 30 minutes and play for 30 minutes during their one hour time slot on  Saturday mornings. Parents coach these teams. Because U6 teams are small, it is important for everybody to make it to the games so teams have enough players. Players need soccer socks, shin guards, and water bottles, Each player should have a #3 soccer ball. Cleated shoes are recommended but running shoes work fine.  

U8 GIRLS DIVISION & CO-ED DIVISION is for 6-7 YO players.  Each team will have 6-7 players on the roster. Games are played 5x5. All games are on Saturdays during a 1 hour time slot. The U8 teams usually practice 1X per week. Coaches and parents decide which evening to practice. Teams and field sizes are kept small. Games are played 5X5 with goals. Players should come with soccer socks, shin guards, water bottles, and cleated shoes. Each player should have their own #3 soccer ball. B

U10 GIRLS DIVISION & CO-ED DIVISION  is for 8-9 YO players. Each team will have 9-10 players. The games are played 7X7. The field is sized up and and goalies are used.  Typically, U10 practice 2X per week. Coaches and parents agree which nights work best.  Players need their own cleats, soccer socks, water bottles and cleats. A size #4 ball is used.    

U12/14 CO_ED Division is for players 10-13 YO. Each team will have 13 players. The games are played 10x10.  This division plays in a league with Chippewa Falls Youth soccer league.  Practices are 2X a week on nights agreed to by coaches and parents.  Players should come with their own gear. 

Lafayette's Tee Ball will begin June 10th.  The six week season ends on July 15th. 

All games will be on Wednesdays at either 5:30PM or 6:30PM. The one hour time slot includes 30 minutes for practice and 30 minutes for game. Each player will get a nice team shirt and hat.  The season lasts for six weeks. 

Age ranges from 4-6 YO typically.  We ask that parents to stay close to help out especially with the younger players.  It is a big step to play team sports and breaks are OK.  They will go back in when they are ready.  

To register your player, simply start at the Yellow "Register Here" button on the right side of this page.  

Want to sponsor a team? Just let me know.  

Tee Ball is a great tradition here at Lafayette and every kid should get a chance to play.  Financial assistance is available upon request.  If you have any questions, you can call me at 715-225-9912, send me an email to lafayetterecdirect@gmail.com 

Bruce Kyes, Recreation

715-225-9912

Lafayette’s Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Program saw strong participation in 2025. A total of 846 players participated on 98 teams.

Spring Soccer had a record 373 players filling 46 teams. Fall Soccer registered 240 players making 30 teams. One notable program change was the addition of an ‘All Girls’ Division for the U8 and U10 players. Interest and feedback from parents and players was very positive. More players are expected tojoin next year as Girls Soccer continues to grow.

The Summer Tee Ball League was well attended with 160 players and 16 teams. Lafayette baseball and softball programs saw 73 players with 6 teams. More instructional baseball teams were added. A Minors team is being planned for next season.

In 2025, several improvements were made at the Lafayette Sports facilities. The softball field dugouts were expanded and the old wooden player benches were replaced. A concrete pad was placed inside the east batting cage. The old middle baseball field cyclone fencing was replaced. Shade trees were planted near the recreation building playground. Most notably, new blacktop the SE parking lot was blacktopped and lined. The town crew’s extra efforts with facility maintenance and general upkeep are much appreciated.

Lafayette Parks and Recreation, through the ‘Town of Lafayette’, continues to offer youth sports programs for all kids regardless of skills and ability levels. Our youth sports programs are recreationally-based with the main focus is on participation, physical activity, and kids having fun. Players come from many nearby communities to participate here. We are very appreciative of the many that help make this such a successful youth sports program.

Looking forward to 2026.

Have fun and learn the fundamentals—it’s really pretty simple here at Lafayette. We strive to offer a great place to introduce your child to the fun and exciting world of team sports. Our programs are specially designed to offer all kids a chance to learn and play organized youth sports. Games and practices are set up so players can learn and grow while having a good time with their friends and classmates. Coaching and competition is kept positive so kids are motivated to learn and work together—important assets for all youth as they grow and develop.

Parents can also have fun!  We cover concessions duties so parents can watch, cheer, or coach their kid’s team. You won't find mandatory $100 'concession shift deposits’ or ‘extra $50 non-worker fees’ here. Our concessions are run exclusively by youth where they can get a chance to learn job duties, work commitment, and customer service. So parents, you too can 'recreate' at Lafayette, a great place where you can enjoy coaching and cheering on the kids with friends and neighbors.

No matter which town or community you are from, all are welcome join us at Lafayette Parks & Recreation. Hope to see you on the fields soon!