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Youth lacrosse group asks board for discounted stadium access and dedicated practice space
Summary
Wildcat Youth Lacrosse requested the board allow feeder programs two reduced-rate stadium rentals per season (50% discount) and dedicated practice space, saying current rental costs are double their budget and that other districts offer lower or no fees for feeder programs.
A representative of Wildcat Youth Lacrosse told the board at the March 20 meeting the volunteer-run league cannot absorb current stadium rental costs and asked the district to permit discounted seasonal access for feeder programs.
Darwin Crowell, identified in public comment as the field and equipment manager for Wildcat Youth Lacrosse, said the nonprofit has 199 registered players (98% Dallastown students) and provides a free middle-school team that feeds the high school program. Crowell said the league receives no field-access support and faces full rental charges, which he said doubled the league’s budget for two requested game dates. He said neighboring districts charge much lower rates or only custodial fees for similar youth programs.
Crowell asked the district to allow each feeder program to rent the turf twice per season at 50% of the regular rate (consistent with their category 2 designation), to allocate designated practice space without rental fees as some other school districts do, and to permit affordable stadium use so the league can continue developing athletes who feed the high school program.
The speaker said the league is not requesting direct financial assistance; rather, it requested access and a reduced fee structure aligned with other districts’ practices. Board members and administration acknowledged the request and discussed planned communication about proposed rental changes; administration said it would notify impacted renters if the AR moves forward.
