activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Player Registration and ManagementOffers late registration options for players, including a waitlist for high school players who may not make their school team, ensuring all interested girls have the opportunity to participate.
- Recreational Softball League Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates a recreational softball league for girls aged 4 to 18, focusing on skill development, physical fitness, and social connections in a fun, family-oriented environment.
- Softball Divisions Youth All-Star Tournament TeamsOrganizes participants into five distinct divisions based on age or skill level, including T-Ball, machine pitch, kid-pitch, and upper divisions for older players.
- Sportsmanship EnforcementEnforces a zero tolerance policy on poor sportsmanship during games and events, covering players, coaches, parents, and spectators to maintain a positive environment.
capacity building · 1
- Coaching Support and Training Youth Sports Coach Training & DevelopmentProvides coaching support including pre-season clinics, weekly player skill clinics, and resources for new coaches, along with mandatory coaching clinics before each season.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Coach development and mentorship pathway mentorship_pathwayBuilds coaching capacity through structured education and a progression model that allows individuals to gain experience as assistant coaches before leading teams.
- Community-engaged youth sports environment community-engaged youth sports developmentFosters a positive, developmental experience by actively involving parents, coaches, and volunteers in creating a supportive culture centered on learning and enjoyment of the game.
- Inclusive, no-cut participation model inclusive recreational sports modelEnsures all girls can participate regardless of skill level by using a no-cut policy and guaranteeing equitable playing time through structured rotational substitution.
- Sponsorship engagement model corporate_sponsorshipSecures financial support through tiered sponsorship opportunities that offer increasing recognition benefits across multiple seasons to incentivize sustained investment.
- Standards-based, fair play programming standards-based programmingFollows official softball rules with league-specific amendments to ensure consistency, fairness, and a focus on player development over competition.
- Volunteer-driven governance and operations volunteer_governanceOperates entirely through volunteer leadership and community involvement, including a non-compensated board of directors and a tiered volunteer system to broaden participation.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
12U and Uppers Divisions
Advanced play for older girls with standard base paths and pitching distances; includes tournament competition
Coach Pitch 8U
Division where coaches pitch to batters; emphasizes fundamentals and equal participation
Fast Pitch 10U
Competitive division introducing fast-pitch mechanics with modified rules to support pitcher and catcher development
Instructional Clinics
Skill-building sessions offered before the season for players and mandatory training for coaches
T-Ball
Instructional program for youngest players using a tee; focuses on skill introduction with no scorekeeping
relationships · 8
who they work with
- 10U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
- 12U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
- 8U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
- Chandler Girls Softball League (CGSL) Government — Organization to which sponsors should make checks payable; noted as a tax-deductible 501(c) program.
- T-Ball Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
- Tumbleweed Rec Center Partner — Hosts the league's board meetings at its facility.
- USA Official Rules of Softball Government — Games are played in accordance with the USA Official Rules of Softball, except as amended by the league.
- Uppers Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.