activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts two adult slow-pitch softball seasons annually, including a Fall Season with weekly game days at Cesar Chavez Park and participation across five skill divisions, engaging hundreds of players each season.
- Annual Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts the annual family-friendly Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off as part of its Spring Season programming, providing 10' x 10' booth spaces for participants and opening the event to the public at Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon.
- Conducting player skills evaluations and team placement Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsCCSL INCORPORATED hosts Fall Skills Day events at Cesar Chavez Park to evaluate player abilities, assess strengths, skill levels, and playing styles through drills and evaluations, and assist with team placement for league play. They also maintain a spreadsheet of roster ratings for teams and players.
- Hosting softball tournaments Youth All-Star Tournament TeamsThe organization plans and hosts various softball tournaments, including the Saguaro Cup Sports Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, which features Open C, Open D, Open E, and Women's divisions. They also plan to host a Winter Wonder Classic Softball Tournament.
- Hosting the Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Community Festival & Event OrganizationCCSL INCORPORATED organizes and hosts the annual Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off, a family-friendly event open to the public, providing booth spaces for participants to serve samples.
- Organizing adult slow-pitch softball leagues Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsCCSL INCORPORATED hosts two adult slow-pitch softball seasons annually, involving hundreds of players across five skill divisions. This includes organizing weekly game days at Cesar Chavez Park for the Fall Season.
- Providing umpire training and supportThe organization offers opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as umpires, providing training and resources to help them create a safe and competitive environment for players.
- Saguaro Cup Sports Festival Softball Tournament Youth All-Star Tournament TeamsOrganizes the annual Saguaro Cup Sports Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring multiple softball divisions including Open C, Open D, Open E, and Women's, with adjusted player and team caps to broaden participation, and includes partner organizations such as ALPHA Ice Hockey.
- Softball Skills Development Events Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOrganizes skills development events such as the Fall Skills Day at Cesar Chavez Park to support player training and engagement ahead of seasonal play.
- Umpire Training and Support ProgramOffers training, resources, and community support for individuals to develop as umpires, fostering safe and competitive environments for players in organized games.
- Winter Wonder Classic Softball Tournament Youth All-Star Tournament TeamsPlans to host the Winter Wonder Classic Softball Tournament as part of its seasonal programming, indicating ongoing expansion of competitive softball opportunities.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community development through recreational sports recreational_sports_for_community_developmentThe organization leverages recreational sports, specifically adult slow-pitch softball, as a platform to support personal growth, athletic development, and community engagement, particularly within the LGBTIA+ community.
- Ensuring fair and balanced competition through player evaluation standardized_player_rating_systemCCSL employs a standardized player rating system and skills evaluation events to ensure fair and competitive play by placing players on balanced teams based on ability and playing style, and requiring current ratings for all rostered players in Open divisions.
- Fostering community engagement through competitive events community-engagement-through-competitionCCSL INCORPORATED utilizes competitive events, such as culinary competitions and themed cook-offs, to engage individuals, teams, community groups, and businesses, thereby promoting community participation and social connection.
- Fostering community through inclusive recreational sports recreational_sports_for_community_developmentCCSL uses adult slow-pitch softball and themed culinary competitions as platforms to promote personal growth, athletic development, and community engagement, particularly within the LGBTIA+ community, by creating family-friendly events and a supportive league culture emphasizing fairness, sportsmanship, and fun.
- Promoting fair play and sportsmanship in competitive leagues supportive_community_modelCCSL INCORPORATED cultivates a supportive league culture that emphasizes fairness, sportsmanship, and fun to engage participants, and enforces fair and competitive play by requiring current ratings for rostered players in Open divisions.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Fall Skills Day
Pre-season evaluation event for new and returning players to showcase skills, receive placement guidance, and connect with teams ahead of the fall softball season.
Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
Family-friendly annual event featuring chili and salsa competitions, judged and people’s choice awards, themed booths, and community gathering at Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon.
Recreation Fall Season
Six-week fall softball season for adult players, held at Cesar Chavez Park, with games organized across five skill divisions.
Saguaro Cup Sports Festival
Annual spring softball tournament featuring multiple divisions (Open C, D, E, and Women's) with teams from across the country; includes pool play, championship games, and social events.
Umpire Program
Training and engagement program for individuals to serve as umpires in CCSL games, supported by league resources and sponsored by Nu Towne Saloon.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Legacy Pride Hockey Association - ALPHA Ice Hockey Partner — Participates in the Saguaro Cup Sports Festival.
- Brian Kelly Government — Secretary of CCSL, handling administrative and record-keeping duties.
- Brian Pierce Government — Treasurer of CCSL, managing league finances.
- Cactus Cities Softball League Network — CCSL INCORPORATED operates the Cactus Cities Softball League as part of its organizational activities.
- Cody Anderegg Government — Umpire in Chief of CCSL, responsible for officiating standards and umpire coordination.
- Devin Benham Government — Assistant Commissioner of CCSL, supporting league operations and management.
- Dustin Jones Government — Events Director of CCSL, overseeing event planning and execution.
- Jason Blake Government — Outreach Director of CCSL, leading community engagement efforts.
- Jeff Baranczyk Government — Competition Director of CCSL, responsible for organizing and managing league competitions.
- Len Branham Government — Commissioner of CCSL, providing leadership and oversight for the league.
- Nu Towne Saloon Partner — Sponsors CCSL umpires and supports LGBT+ sports in the community.
- Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon Partner — Host venue for the annual Chili & Salsa Cook-Off event.
- Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon Partner — Host venue for the 17th Annual Marla Hooch Chili & Salsa Cook-Off.