Facility Rental Information
The softball facilities at Sam Wise Sports Complex are leased by Greater Altoona Girls Softball Association from the City of Altoona. This lease runs annually from January 1 – December 31. GAGSA is responsible for the the use, maintenance, and management of softball game fields 1-6, softball practice fields 7 & 8, pitching lanes, batting cages, concessions, restrooms, parking lot, and storage buildings. GAGSA funds all costs associated with the upkeep and improvement of these facilities.
The use of all Sam Wise softball facilities and equipment must be approved by the GAGSA board prior to use.
If you are interested in renting the GAGSA softball facilities, please contact the GAGSA scheduling manager ( gagsasoftball@gmal.com). All rentals require written approval by the GAGSA executive board. A signed rental agreement must be submitted and all rental fees must be paid prior to use of the facilities. Violation of the policies of the rental agreement, misuse of the facilities, and failure to follow scheduling policies will result in a review by the executive board at which time the rental agreement may be terminated and future access to the facilities prohibited.
A fee will be required for facility rentals. A list of fees can be found on the Field Rental Agreement document. Please contact the GASGA executive board to identify volunteer/trade opportunities to offset field rental expenses. All rental and usage agreements must be renewed annually.
All rental applications must be reviewed by the GAGSA Executive Board. The following criteria will be considered for all facility reservation requests: 1. SEP district player inclusion 2. Altoona resident player inclusion. 3. GAGSA program involvement 4. Prior rental agreements 5. Facility availability. GAGSA teams will have priority to all facilities. Rentals will be approved after all GAGSA tournament and league schedules have been set. Rentals must be during “off peak” facility times. Tournament rentals will have priority over non-tournament rentals; two-day rentals will have priority on dates over one-day rentals. All agreements are subject to field availability and use by GAGSA and may be adjusted at anytime.
Click HERE to download the Field Rental Agreement
Important Sam Wise Softball Scheduling Dates and Deadlines:
February 2 – Tournament coaches have date preferences submitted
March 1 - Tournament practice schedule published
March 1 - Schedule hold for league team practices
March 1 - Schedule hold for SEP high school and Jr high
Mach 15 - Rental request deadline for Non-GAGSA teams with SEP/Altoona players (month to month only)
April 1 - Rental request deadline for all Non-GAGSA teams (month to month only)
April 26 & 27 - USSSA Event at Sam Wise Softball
May 16 & 17 - USSSA Event at Sam Wise Softball
May 30-June 1 - Battle In The Burbs - USSSA Event at Sam Wise Softball
June 6-8 - USSSA Event at Sam Wise Softball
August 1 - Rental request deadline for Non-GAGSA team with SEP / Altoona players (month to month only)
September 1 - Schedule hold for SEP club practices
*With GAGSA written approval, individual players and families who are part of the Altoona community or SEP district may utilize the Sam Wise Softball Facilities during off-peak hours. GAGSA requires these players to contact the GAGSA scheduling coordinator prior to use to confirm facility availability. Players must also provide proof of insurance and complete a liability waiver. Players agree to use the facilities in a respectful manner by removing trash, raking lanes and fields after use, and vacating the facilities at the end of their reserved time. This policy applies to individual players only. Teams, including those consisting of Altoona residents and SEP students, should visit the Softball Facility Rental page to complete a Field Rental Agreement prior to using any of the Sam Wise Softball Facilities. GAGSA members will have priority use of all Sam Wise Softball Complex facilities. The use of fields which have been chalked and prepared for games is prohibited. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the denial of future facility usage.
* A $50 capital improvement fee will be assessed to individuals and teams with four or more reservations per month. A maximum of $1000 will be applied per team. The capital improvement fee is non-refundable and must be paid prior to the fourth scheduled use of the facility. Additional fees may be assessed for costs related to excessive wear, misuse, or damage caused to the facilities and equipment.