Mountville’s youth sports tradition began in 1954, when the community—supported by the Mountville VFW—fielded its first youth baseball team. The original field at 24 Spruce Street, tucked directly behind the VFW, is still in use today, making it one of the longest‑running youth baseball sites in Lancaster County.
As the community grew, so did the organization’s commitment to providing opportunities for local kids. Over the decades, MYAA expanded beyond baseball to include Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, and Softball, giving hundreds of young athletes a place to learn, compete, and belong.
Partnerships have always been central to MYAA’s success.
- With Mountville Borough, MYAA began utilizing the Mountville Borough Park fields.
- In 1989, when Froelich Park was built, MYAA partnered with the Froelich Park Board—established by the Mountville Community Service Foundation—to bring multiple new fields into regular use.
- In 2003, MYAA collaborated with Hempfield School District to build two additional fields at the new Mountville Elementary School, expanding access for both school and community programs.
The organization formally became the Mountville Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) in 1983, solidifying its mission to provide local youth with safe, structured, community‑based sports programs. Today, MYAA proudly operates:
- Spring and Fall Baseball
- Basketball
- Fall Football
- Fall Cheerleading
To support these programs, MYAA maintains strong relationships with additional partners—including West Hempfield Township, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Church of the Apostles, and Manor Church—ensuring that teams have access to high‑quality practice and training spaces throughout the year.
From its humble beginnings on a single field in 1954 to the multi‑sport, multi‑facility organization it is today, MYAA remains fully volunteer‑run and deeply rooted in community pride. Its history is defined by teamwork, service, and a commitment to giving every child in the Hempfield area a place to play, grow, and succeed.