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From our recording session on Friday night (1/9)

This show is now LIVE as of Monday 1/12 at 10:00AM!

DUBUQUE MINERS FOOTBALL | TRYOUTS 2026

Must be 18+ to participate 

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Registration: 10:00AM-10:45AM
Tryout Start Time: 11:00AM
Event End: 2:00PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Indoor Training Facility - University of Dubuque 

The Dubuque Miners are back for Round Two of our 2026 roster search, and this is your chance to step onto the turf and prove you belong under the bright lights! Following our electric first tryout, we're opening the gates once more to identify driven athletes who are ready to compete, elevate, and embody the Gold Standard. 

Whether you're a returning player, an overlooked underdog, or a rising standout ready to make a name for yourself, this is your moment. No hype. No shortcuts. Just opportunity. 

Your $20 Registration comes with a free event t-shirt. All money's brought in through this event goes directly toward the rental of the facility. There are extra event shirts available for sale, please follow the link provided on this home page. 

To ensure you receive an event shirt, please be registered or have ordered no later than 12/29/25 to give our partners at District 20 the time to get them printed!

miners nation!

It’s almost time…our 2026 schedule release show is coming!

We’ll be recording the show on Friday evening (1/9) and launching it Monday morning (1/12) where we’ll break down the matchups, talk through the road ahead, and share what this season means for our organization and our great community!

On the show you’ll hear from:

• President - Tony Hammel

• Vice President - Ken Johnson

• Head Coach - Jarvis Thomas

• Voice of the Miners - James Mensen

• Director of Marketing - Dan Brosnan (acting as moderator)

• Captain #69 Nick Kelly

From leadership vision to on field expectations, this is the first look at the journey ahead!

Where to watch?
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dbqminers

This will also be the launch of our new podcast! Stay tuned for more info!

GO MINERS!

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GOLDEN AXES CHEER SQUAD TRYOUT

Ready to bring the energy, spirit, and sparkle to game day?! The Dubuque Miners’ Golden Axes Cheer Team is looking for passionate, confident, and enthusiastic individuals to join our 2026 squad!

The Golden Axes are the heart of Miners Nation - leading the crowd, hyping the team, and creating unforgettable game day experiences all season long. This is your chance to represent Dubuque with pride, be part of a tight-knit team, and showcase your personality both on and off the field

No prior cheer experience required - we’re looking for energy, showmanship, and a love for community as much as skill. Experience however is a plus!

If you’ve got spirit, confidence, and a heart for Dubuque, grab your poms, lace up your shoes, and come join the team that helps strike gold every game day!

Must be 18 or older to participate.

jace’s fight is our fight

Join the miners in support of this event.

From the facebook event page:

”Let’s stand together to support one of our own. jace martine, a lively and resilient 14-year-old dubuque native who has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 nodulat predominant lymphocyte hodgkin lymphoma (nplhl) - an incredibly rare type of hodgkin lymphoma. less than 100 children are diagnosed with nplhl each year in the united states. jace’s cancer has spread to his abdomen, spleen, pelvis, spine and bones, requiring intense treatment and specialized care.

To help ease the financial burden on jace’s family and provide the support they need during this overwhelming time, we are organizing a cancer benefit for jace. all proceeds from this event will go directly to jace’s family for expenses related to his cancer treatment and essential support for his family as they navigate this journey.

The cancer benefit for jace will be held on saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11am to 6pm at culbie’s event center in east dubuque, ILlinois.

Please join us and be a part of something that truly matters. together, we can bring hope, relief, and strength to jace and his family during this incredibly difficult time. let’s show jace that he is not alone in this fight.”

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

TRI-STATE WOMEN WARRIORS 2ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

Join the miners in supporting the 2nd annutal tri-state women warriors benefit - a full day of fun, food, and community to support women veterans and service members!

From their facebook event page:

“What’s happening: Silent acution 11a-5p, live auction starts at 6p, food & drinks, music & karaoke, bake sale, craft sales, kids’ activities, raffles & 50/50 drawing

why it matters: tri-state women warriors is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the uniquie needs of women veterans and service members. your participation helps provide connection, advocacy, and empowerment for those who have served and continue to serve.

admission: free - all are welcome!
Bring your family and friends and help us put the fun back in fundraising!

Baked goods drop-ff is between 9 and 10am on 11/15. items don’t need to be individually wrapped.

Questions or want to donate? email fundraising@tristatewomenwarriors.org”

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

WINTER OTA SESSION

The Dubuque Miners Winter OTA (Organized Team Activity) Sessions are designed to set the tone for the upcoming season, built on discipline, competition, and growth. These sessions provide current and prospective players the opportunity to refine their skills, build chemistry, and uphold the Miners’ Gold Standard long before the first snap in the spring.

Held indoors through the winter months, OTA’s focus on movement, strength, speed, and football IQ. Players will be challenged through structured drills, position-specific work, and team based development led by the Miners Coaching Staff.

More than just preparation for the season ahead, the Winter OTA’s reflect what the Dubuque Miners stand for; accountability, consistency, and community. Every rep, every drill, and every session builds toward the shared goal of representing Dubuque with pride and carrying forward the Gold Standard.

Participation requires completion of the OTA waiver and acknowledgement of the Miner Pledge. A commitment to effort, character, and leadership both on and off the field.

Dig deep, work hard, lead strong. Be a Miner.

CHALMERS FIELD BOWL - HOSTED BY THE DUBUQUE MINERS

It’s youth football under the lights at historic Chalmers Field!
President Tony Hammel’s Bellevue Jr. Cowboys take on Associate Head Coach Colton Hansen’s Anamosa Jr. Raiders in what’s sure to be an exciting matchup!

The Voice of the Miners, James Mensen, will be calling the action
Miners players will be on the sidelines, helping out and serving as honorary captains
Concessions will be open on the main concourse, 100% of proceeds go directly toward supporting these incredible youth programs!
Food Drive: We are collecting non-perishable food items as admission to be donated to the Dubuque Food Pantry

Bring the family, cheer loud, and support the next generation of athletes right here in Dubuque. Let’s pack Chalmers Field for a fun night of football and community!

Admission: FREE but we are asking all to bring non-perishable food items that will then be donated to the Dubuque Food Pantry.

Kickoff: 3rd & 4th Grade - 6:30P. 5th & 6th Grade to follow immediately after