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. Girls play in the Philadelphia Area Girls Lacrosse Association (PAGLA).
PRACTICES: Pre-season practices 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 Mondays and Wednesdays 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: PAGLA regular season games begin the weekend of March 28/29 and run through May 16/17. Some divisions will play a week night game or two throughout the season. No games on April 4/5.
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!
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: Girls in grades 3-8
WHERE: WSSD fields including SHMS Fields and King Stadium and Gouley Turf Field
WHEN: late February – May 2026
EQUIPMENT: Girls’ equipment for field players consists of a mouth guard, cleats, girls/women’s lacrosse goggles, and girls/women’s lacrosse stick. Goalies use additional equipment. (Goalie equipment available to use in the season.) 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. Girls’ required uniform consists of black shorts OR skort, socks, and a jersey. We recommend checking the sizing charts for accurate measurements of each item. A uniform store will be available late January. 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, 2025 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 2025.1.12