Are You Ready to Earn Your Wings?
The Central PA Wings are excited to welcome prospective athletes and families to our inaugural 2027 girls basketball tryouts. Our mission is to build a competitive, development-focused basketball program that challenges athletes to reach their full potential while fostering confidence, character, leadership, and a lifelong love for the game.
We are seeking dedicated, coachable, and competitive players who are ready to work hard, embrace challenges, and become part of a team-first culture.
Early registration is now open! Families are encouraged to register in advance and secure their athlete's opportunity to participate in our upcoming evaluations.
Tryout Location & Schedule
Location: Camp Hill Sports Center
3608 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date: A Sunday in late January 2027 — Exact Date To Be Announced
Overall Tryout Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
To provide a focused evaluation experience, middle school and high school athletes will participate in separate sessions.
Parent Information Meetings
A brief, approximately 15-minute parent meeting will follow each session. This is an opportunity for families to meet members of our leadership team, learn more about the Central PA Wings organization, understand our expectations and program philosophy, and ask questions about the upcoming season.
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to attend.
What to Expect at Tryouts
Our January tryouts will be structured primarily as a skills and shooting evaluation, allowing our coaching staff to assess each athlete's individual abilities, basketball fundamentals, and overall potential.
We recognize that these evaluations take place during the school basketball season. Many athletes will be actively practicing and competing for their school teams, and we are committed to respecting those responsibilities.
The health, safety, and well-being of our athletes will always come first.
Our evaluation sessions will be designed to avoid unnecessary physical demands, excessive conditioning, or activities that could compromise an athlete's ability to safely participate in her school basketball season.
Players should expect a structured, purposeful workout that allows them to demonstrate their abilities without the physical demands of a traditional full-intensity tryout.
How Players Will Be Evaluated
Our coaching staff will evaluate athletes using a comprehensive approach that considers more than scoring ability or individual athletic talent.
Key areas of evaluation will include:
Shooting Ability: Shooting mechanics, consistency, range, footwork, and the ability to shoot off the catch or dribble.
Ball Handling & Fundamentals: Ball control, coordination, passing ability, and execution of fundamental basketball skills.
Basketball IQ: Decision-making, court awareness, understanding of the game, and the ability to process instruction.
Athletic Ability & Movement: Footwork, balance, coordination, agility, and overall movement skills.
Coachability & Attitude: Willingness to listen, accept feedback, demonstrate effort, and respond positively to instruction.
Team-First Mentality: Communication, encouragement of others, positive body language, and the ability to contribute to a supportive team environment.
Developmental Potential: Current skill level, willingness to improve, and potential to grow within a competitive basketball program.
Our goal is to identify athletes who possess not only the basketball skills to compete but also the character, commitment, and mindset to thrive within our organization.
Please note: Registration and participation in tryouts do not guarantee selection or placement on a Central PA Wings team. All roster decisions will be based on player evaluations, team needs, competitive readiness, and the overall development goals of the program.
Eligible Graduation Years & Playing Up
The Central PA Wings are welcoming girls basketball players from the Class of 2032 and earlier graduation classes who are interested in competing at a high level and developing their game.
Athletes will generally be evaluated for teams aligned with their graduation year and appropriate competitive level.
We also recognize that some athletes may demonstrate the skill, maturity, basketball IQ, and physical readiness to compete above their natural age or graduation-year classification.
Players who demonstrate the ability to compete at a higher level may be considered for placement on an older team when appropriate and permitted by applicable competition rules.
These decisions will be made by our coaching and leadership staff with an emphasis on the athlete's long-term development, safety, and overall team fit.
What makes the Central PA Wings different isn't simply the level of basketball we aspire to play. It's the type of athletes, teammates, and future leaders we are committed to developing.
Our organization is built around The Wings Way: five core principles that guide our approach to coaching, competition, player development, and personal growth.
W — Work Relentlessly
We believe success is earned through preparation, consistent effort, discipline, and a commitment to improvement.
I — Integrity Always
We expect our athletes to demonstrate honesty, accountability, respect, and strong character in everything they do.
N — Never Stop Growing
Development is a continuous process. We encourage athletes to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and pursue improvement both on and off the court.
G — Give More Than You Take
Great teammates understand the importance of selflessness, supporting others, and making a positive impact on their team and community.
S — Soar Together
We believe the greatest achievements come through teamwork, trust, shared goals, and a commitment to something bigger than ourselves.
Developing Players. Building Future Leaders.
The Central PA Wings are committed to creating an environment where athletes are challenged to compete, encouraged to lead, and supported as individuals.
We want our players to leave this program with more than improved basketball skills. We want them to develop the confidence to face challenges, the discipline to pursue their goals, the character to make good decisions, and the leadership skills to positively influence those around them.
Our goal isn't simply to develop better basketball players. It's to help develop stronger, more confident young women who are prepared to succeed in whatever comes next.
All registered families will receive notification when the official Sunday tryout date is confirmed, along with any additional instructions needed to prepare for their session.
A tryout registration fee is required to participate. Registration does not guarantee team selection.
If the finalized tryout schedule prevents an athlete from attending, families may request a full refund within seven days of the official schedule announcement. Registration fees are otherwise nonrefundable.
We encourage interested athletes to register early and take the first step toward joining the Central PA Wings family.
