About the Centeral PA Vipers

Central Pennsylvania began its history of women’s tackle football in during the 2006 National Women’s Football Association (NWFA) season. That team was named the Harrisburg Angels. Right before the start of the 2006 season, the Harrisburg Angels management wanted to shut down operations. That would have meant almost 30 women would not be able to compete in their inaugural football season.

One of the current Viper owners, Lindsay Snowden, knew of the Angels’ situation. She invited her friend, Kerry Wisher, to a local Applebees to meet players and hear their stories. Both Lindsay and Kerry were struck by the passion with which these women spoke of their desire to play football. Many had wanted to try the sport as young girls, but were unable to due to their sex. The following comment summed up what many of the women were saying:

“If my life ended today I would feel satisfied because I have lived out my childhood dream to put on the pads and play football.”

Kerry and Lindsay were impressed that each of these women had the same dream and many of them had had it for such a long time. It did not take long for Lindsay and Kerry to want to step in and take over the ownership of the Central Pennsylvania women’s football franchise. Their goal is to provide a quality tackle football program for women that tirelessly works to give back to the local community.

In 2007, Lindsay and Kerry changed the name of the team to the Central Pennsylvania Vipers. The Vipers played the full 2007 season and participated in many charity events.

One of the changes for the 2008 season included a move to the Independent Women’s Football League.