West Chester, PA (June 2, 2025) – Play ball! Softball players in the West Chester Area Sports Association (WCASA) are enjoying new dugouts this spring and summer thanks in part to state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta.
WCASA, a nonprofit organization, was awarded funding for the improvements through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Initiative Grant Program.
“Sports bring people together. They not only promote physical fitness and exercise, but help instill important values like teamwork, dedication, and leadership,” said Comitta. “With this funding, WCASA has improved its fields and facilities to help bring the love of sports to even more young people, families, and generations of future athletes.”
The four new dugouts and player benches were installed on the softball fields at WCASA’s 17-acre complex to meet the expanding infrastructure needs of the growing sports and wellness association.
“The new dugouts will help keep our players safe from the sun and heat by providing a shady place to sit,” said Gary Zimmerman, President of the West Chester Area Sports Association. “We greatly appreciate the support of Senator Comitta in helping us secure the grant.”
The West Chester Area Sports Association Sports complex on Westtown Road in West Goshen includes five enclosed, lighted fields hosting baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey games throughout the year.
Founded by the late Alvy “Al” Kelly, today WCASA is home to athletic leagues comprised of thousands of participants ages 5-85 (not including coaches and volunteers).
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