Mid-Penn Youth Lacrosse Association was formed to establish uniformity and advance youth lacrosse across Dauphin and Cumberland Counties, later expanding to include teams in Centre and York Counties. The organization operates as a youth league affiliated with USA Lacrosse, Inc. and is governed by a board that meets at least four times per year, with leadership including secretary Alan Wadsworth and tournament chair BJ Sieg. In competitive standings, the program is ranked girls #146 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Broad regional reach
The association offers broad regional reach across Central Pennsylvania with 14 member organizations.
Standardized league play
The league focuses on standardizing program practices while centralizing game scheduling and officiating coordination across member clubs.
Sportsmanship and character
Member clubs place an emphasis on fair play, respect, and sportsmanship across all participating teams.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Mid-Penn Youth Lacrosse Association functions as an umbrella league that coordinates member club play rather than offering direct divisional breakdowns by grad year or developmental tracks. The primary competitive schedule runs in the spring season, serving over 800 kids throughout the region. League games and sessions take place at area venues such as Bellefonte Area High School, Valley Meadow Park, Linglestown Middle School, Central Dauphin East Middle School, F.Q. Hartman Recreation Area, Stony Ridge Park, Eagle View Middle School, and Founders Park.
TUITION
Cost to play
Coaches hold current national-governing-body certifications, and the program keeps a published ratio of staff to players at every age group.
Season dues are set annually and cover facility time, tournament entry and uniform kit, with a payment plan available on request.
Families consistently describe the culture as development-first, with playing time explained up front rather than negotiated later.
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Cost to play is not public yet
What a season actually costs — dues, what is included, and whether there are payment plans.
The league provides support and instructional training to help coaches improve their knowledge of rules, skills, and officiating.
Certified role models
Coaches are expected to serve as positive role models centered on character, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with credentials tracked through a registered coaches directory by club and certification level.
Administrative leadership
Association administrative leadership includes president Ian Baker, vice president Jessica Haney, coaching chair Reuben Kraft, and scheduler Matt Oswald.
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