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Cactus Little League Inc

AZ · EIN 860646438 · $62K rev · operational · www.cactushorizon.com
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Cactus Horizon Little League provides youth baseball and softball programs for children ages 4–14 in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, it operates spring and fall seasons, runs skills clinics, and fields All-Star teams. The league emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, and community involvement through local field partnerships and sponsor support.

activities · 21

what they do

direct service · 20
  • All-Star Team Participation Youth All-Star Tournament Teams
    Fields All-Star teams for Minors and Majors divisions that compete against other Little Leagues each summer, consistently sending teams to local and state All-Star competitions and other local tournaments.
  • All-Star team competition Youth All-Star Tournament Teams
    Fields All-Star teams from Minors and Majors divisions that compete in local and state-level tournaments each summer, with a consistent record of participation and advancement in regional competitions.
  • Baseball Field Maintenance and Upgrades Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Manages and maintains baseball fields at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park, including significant upgrades to flagship field #3 at Desert Shadows and repairs to fields 1-4 following storm damage.
  • Baseball Field Management and Maintenance Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Manages the maintenance and operations of league fields, including significant upgrades to flagship fields and responding to storm damage to repair and reopen fields. Games and practices are held at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park.
  • Eligibility Criteria Establishment Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Establishes geographic and school-based eligibility criteria for participation in the league's programs.
  • Facility improvement and maintenance Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Completes facility upgrades at key locations such as Desert Shadows Field #3 using donor-supported funding to maintain safe and functional playing environments.
  • Family financial support program Athletic Participation Financial Aid
    Provides need-based scholarships and fee grants to children and families who cannot afford full registration costs, ensuring access to programs with a family maximum fee cap of $500 per spring season.
  • Financial Assistance for Players Athletic Participation Financial Aid
    Awards grants and scholarships to families and children who are unable to cover the full cost of registration fees for the baseball programs.
  • Organizes restaurant night fundraising events and manages sponsorship acquisition and other fundraising activities to support the league's operations.
  • League Operations and Event Coordination Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Coordinates various operational aspects of the league, including managing umpiring, scheduling games (typically one per week with specific days for Majors), organizing an opening day ceremony, and coordinating events like "Meet the Manager" and trophy distribution. The organization also manages league equipment and establishes eligibility criteria for participation.
  • Hosts an opening day ceremony to mark the beginning of the season and the first games.
  • Player Skill Development and Assessment Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Hosts free skills clinics for all League Age Divisions to prepare players for upcoming seasons and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above. The organization also provides practices for teams, typically once or twice a week depending on the team level.
  • Player Skills Development and Assessment Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Hosts free skills clinics for all League Age Divisions to prepare players for upcoming seasons and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above.
  • Player and Coach Introductions Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    Organizes a "Meet the Manager" event for players to meet their coaches before the season begins.
  • Player skills development and assessment Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Hosts free skills clinics for registered players to prepare for the spring season and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above to support player development and team placement.
  • Season kickoff and team integration events Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    Hosts an opening day ceremony to launch the season and organizes a "Meet the Manager" event to connect players with their coaches, fostering team cohesion and community engagement.
  • Team Organization and Game Scheduling
    Organizes practices for teams, typically once or twice a week depending on the level, and schedules one game per week for most teams, with specific days for different divisions.
  • Youth Baseball Programs Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, including T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minors, and Majors, with registration fees based on league age and a family maximum for the spring season. The league engages 200 families each season and operates a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November.
  • Youth Baseball Programs Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, with registration fees based on the player's league age and a family maximum for the spring season. The league operates a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November, engaging approximately 200 families each season.
  • Youth baseball program operations Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
    Offers structured youth baseball programs across multiple divisions, with a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November. Provides games and practices at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park, organizing one game per week for most teams, with varying practice frequency based on division (e.g., T-ball and Coach Pitch once weekly, higher levels twice weekly).
capacity building · 1
  • Coaching Staff Coordination
    Coordinates coaching staff for the league, ensuring teams have appropriate guidance and leadership.
strategies · 11

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

All-Star Teams
Competitive teams fielded for Minors and Majors divisions that compete in local and state tournaments each summer
Free Skills Clinic
Annual clinic held in December to prepare registered players for the spring season, covering fundamentals across all divisions
Scholarship Program
Financial assistance available to families unable to afford registration fees, funded through sponsorships
Spring and Fall Baseball Seasons
Year-round youth baseball programs for divisions from Tee Ball (ages 4–5) to Majors (ages 10–12), including player-pitch and coach-assist formats
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Provides field access for Cactus Little League Inc
  • District Partner — Working with the district to address storm damage and reopen fields.
  • Little League Partner — Uses Little League's system to determine player league age.
  • Little League International Network — Chartered, local member of Little League International.
  • Paradise Valley School District Partner — Provides field status information for Cactus Horizon Little League
  • Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Provides field access for Cactus Little League Inc at multiple school locations
  • Thunderbirds Charities Partner — Provided a generous donation enabling significant upgrades to the flagship field at Desert Shadows.