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Welcome to The OLC Dragons

Youth lacrosse, characterized by its dynamic pace and strategic gameplay, provides a unique platform for youths to cultivate essential life skills while engaging in healthy physical activity. At its core, lacrosse fosters teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, teaching players to collaborate effectively and strive for collective success. The game’s physical demands, including agility, coordination, and endurance, contribute significantly to young players’ physical health and fitness. Moreover, participating in youth lacrosse can enhance mental understanding, as it requires quick decision-making, adaptability to rapidly changing situations, and strategic thinking. This benefits players on the field and in their academic and personal lives, where these skills are equally valuable.

Beyond the physical and mental aspects, Oldham Lacrosse Club believes in instilling values of sportsmanship, integrity, and personal growth. A cornerstone of our program is teaching young players to respect opponents, officials, and the rules of the game. This respect extends off the field, fostering community and camaraderie among players. It provides a structured environment where young individuals can develop confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of identity. These experiences are invaluable as they navigate the challenges of growing up, helping to shape them into well-rounded, responsible adults.

Oldham Lacrosse Club is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, established in 2012 as South Oldham Lacrosse. In May of 2020 we officially changed our name to Oldham Lacrosse Club (OLC) to more accurately reflect our mission to reach kids throughout Oldham County.
Our Program History

LACROSSE IN OLDHAM COUNTY

2004 was the high school boys lacrosse team in Oldham County. 13 Players from South Oldham / Oldham County / North Oldham high schools combined to create one Oldham County team. The team wore navy and silver and called themselves the Silverhawks, named after an Iroquois Tribe in the Oneida Indian Nation. The teams split in 2010 and created the 3 separate South / OC / North High School teams we have today.
2010 Brummal and Jim Murphy started the middle school boys program which played as a combined Oldham County team until 2012 when the teams split into the two teams, North Oldham and South Oldham Lacrosse.

2012 South Oldham Lacrosse had its first 3/4 boy’s team which was coached by current High School coach Joe Richie.

2016 South Oldham Lacrosse program was recognized by US Lacrosse for its commitment to growing the game and administrative policies and was awarded the First Stick Grant. The grant of 30 complete sets of boys equipment allows us to introduce the game of Lacrosse to players without the burden of purchasing new equipment.

2016 was all a big year on the field when the 7/8 boys won the city championship for the first time and we fielded our first Middle School girls team.

2017 the Boys played in the KLA championship at every age and the girls were KLA Semifinalists.
2018 we introduced After School Lacrosse where 40 boys and girls were introduced to the game of Lacrosse at their elementary school.

2020 South Oldham Lacrosse changed their name to Oldham Lacrosse Club to represent the county as a whole. Keeping in line with the original name of the Silverhawks from 2004, OLC is now called the Railhawks. OLC always changed their colors to turquoise and red.

2020 Oldham Lacrosse Club offered fall ball lacrosse to 3rd-8th grade girls with over 50 girls participating from all three Oldham middle schools and eight elementary schools.

2021 OLC had its first 3/4th girls teams.

2021 OLC with South Oldham High School hosted a girls 3/4th and 5/6th grade girls league, which included over 12 teams in the surrounding Louisville area.

 

2022-23 South Oldham Boys High School team played in the KSLL State Championship, finishing as runner-up.

2023: OLC’s Boys and Girls sections are split into two distinct entities, with the girls retaining the Railhawks’ name and colors. 

2023 OLC with South Oldham High School sponsored the fall KSLL boys league 

2023 OLC boys returned to using the Dragons name and returned to its traditional Blue and Green Color scheme

Oldham Lacrosse program Growth

In 2012, 42 boys in grades 3-8 played in the South Oldham Lacrosse program. Today, the OLC program has grown to include over 125 kids in our programs. This growth would not be possible without the help of our many parents who volunteer as coaches and team parents and help the program with fundraising and administrative functions. 

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