Registration for Spring 2026 opens Monday, December 8th and closes Monday, January 12, 2026.
Lacrosse is the game everyone wants to play!
Haven Youth Lacrosse fields travel teams at grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 for both boys and girls residing in Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Boys play in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association (SEPYLA).
PRACTICES: Pre-season pactices will begin 1 day per week (Monday or Wednesdays) during the last week of February at the WFSF Sportsplex in Chester. Twice weekly practices start on Wallingford-Swarthmore School District fields in April for grades 3/4 and 5/6. Grades 7/8 will practice one time per week through the season (to accommodate middle school sports) with games on the weekends. HYL does not conflict with SHMS lacrosse – practices or games -and is very flexible about attendance.
Practices are 60-90 minutes with games once or twice a week. Beginners in all divisions are welcome!
GAMES: SEPYLA regular season games may begin as early as March 21/22 and extend through mid-May, with playoffs scheduled the following weeks. 7 weekend games and 2 mid-weeks games will be scheduled with no games on April 3/4.
HYL is committed to bringing lacrosse to everyone who wants to play. Lacrosse equipment can be expensive. We have some used equipment to distribute for use if needed. AND, we offer scholarships to reduce the price of registration.
COACHES: Teams are coached by parents, supported by HYL, and we are always in need of more volunteers – even if you never played the game. If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to us or check the box at registration. Even if you know nothing about lacrosse, there is a way you can help!
We are seeking a head coach in order to field a second team in the 5/6 division. If you can commit, please reach out! We cannot field a second team without a head coach!
Any parents who help out on the field at practice or a game must have a USA Lacrosse Coaches Membership. Coaches are reimbursed for the cost of their membership.
USA LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP: As a condition of our participation in league play, all HYL players must have a valid USA Lacrosse membership that expires after June 1, 2026. USA Lacrosse has lots of resources for families who are new to the game.
WHO: Boys in grades 3-8
WHERE: WSSD fields including Rutgers Avenue Field, Mesa Field, and King Stadium; and Gouley Field
WHEN: late February – May 2026
- We are attempting to keep practices the same as last year. Beginning in April, 3/4 boys will likely practice on Mondays and Wednesdays with 5/6 boys practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Boys 7/8 practice once a week during the Strath Haven Middle School season as most players choose to participate in both teams. Every effort is made to accommodate the middle school sports schedule.
- Boys’ games are typically Sundays and Wednesdays for 3/4 and 5/6, Saturdays for 7/8.
EQUIPMENT: Boys’ equipment (for field players) consists of gloves, a helmet, arm pads, mouth guard, cleats, athletic hard cup, stick, and chest pads. Chest pads must comply with NOCSAE guidelines. Lacrosse equipment is expensive. HYL has a limited number of new sticks to distribute to families who need them as well as some used equipment to distribute. Please order your equipment early.
UNIFORMS: Each player will need to purchase a uniform unless they have one that fits from last year. Boys’ required uniform consists of shorts, shooter shirt, and a jersey. Spirit wear is optional. A uniform store will be available late January. We recommend checking the size charts in the uniform store for sizing. Please email michelle@swarthmorerecreation.org for any uniform questions or any gently used uniform jersey options if interested.
REGISTRATION: December 8, 2025 at 9:00AM through January 12, 2026 at 11:59PM .
You must have an active USA Lacrosse membership to register. See USA Lacrosse. Please register early. We will not accept late registrations once rosters have been submitted to the league.
REGISTRATION FEE FOR GRADES 3/4 AND 5/6: $170 (After January 12, a late fee of $10 will be assessed for a total of $180.)
REGISTRATION FEE FOR GRADES 7/8:$145 (After January 12, a late fee of $10 will be assessed for a total of $155.)
Updated 2025.12.11