activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 13
- Covers league operational expenses and feesCovers costs including umpire and field fees, baseballs, hats, insurance, a $10 fee to MSBL National, and subscriptions to Hardball magazine.
- Enforces team compliance through forfeit and disciplinary system Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesImplements a tiered strike system for team forfeits based on notice timing, with three strikes leading to season expulsion unless a fine is paid.
- Facilitating Player and Team Registration Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesProvides an online registration system for team managers to register players in the league.
- Manages player registration and team rosters Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesProvides an online registration system for managers to register players and maintains a player pool accessible to managers for selection prior to the roster freeze date.
- Managing League Operations and Logistics Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesManages the logistical aspects of the baseball league, including scheduling playoff games, maintaining a player pool for team selection, and covering league expenses such as umpire fees, field costs, baseballs, hats, and insurance. The league also implements a tiered strike system for team forfeits.
- Operates games across multiple fields in Tucson Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesUtilizes multiple baseball fields across Tucson, including 5 at Reid Park Annex, 7 at Kino Sports Complex, and additional city, county, park, and high school fields at locations such as S Randolph Way, S Ajo Way, E 20th St, S Cherry Ave, S 12th Ave, N Silverbell Rd, S Mann Ave, W Curtis Rd, and S Craycroft Rd.
- Organizes adult baseball leagues by age division and schedule Youth Baseball and Softball LeaguesRuns multiple divisions including National (18+), American (25+), Mountain (35+), and Cactus (45+), with games scheduled on Sundays and weeknights according to division. Each division has a defined game schedule and structure.
- Organizing Adult Baseball Leagues Youth Baseball and Softball LeaguesOrganizes and operates adult baseball leagues in Tucson, AZ, for players aged 18 and over, with divisions for different age groups (18+, 25+, 35+, 45+). The season runs from April through September, including 18 regular season games and a double-elimination tournament, guaranteeing teams a minimum of 20 games.
- Organizing Adult Baseball Leagues Youth Baseball and Softball LeaguesOrganizes and operates adult baseball leagues in Tucson, AZ, for players aged 18 and over, with divisions for different age groups (18+, 25+, 35+, 45+). The season runs from April through September, including regular season games and playoffs, with teams playing approximately 20-22 games.
- Player and Team Management Services Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesManages player registration through an online system, maintains a player pool for team managers, and implements a tiered strike system for team forfeits to ensure league integrity.
- Providing Baseball Facilities Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesUtilizes multiple baseball fields across Tucson, AZ, including 5 fields at Reid Park Annex and 7 fields at Kino Sports Complex, as well as other city, county, local park, and high school fields for league activities.
- Providing Baseball Facilities and Equipment Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesSecures and utilizes multiple baseball fields across Tucson, AZ, including Reid Park Annex and Kino Sports Complex, and covers league expenses such as umpire fees, field fees, baseballs, hats, and insurance for its members.
- Schedules and manages regular season and playoff games Youth Baseball and Softball LeaguesOrganizes a season of approximately 18 regular season games per team, followed by playoffs structured as a double-elimination tournament, guaranteeing a minimum of 20 games per team. Playoff games are scheduled on weeknights at 7pm and Sundays at 9:00 am or 1:30 pm by division.
capacity building · 2
- Maintains league governance and leadership structure Union Leadership Elections & RepresentationOperates with a board of directors that includes defined roles such as president, vice president, treasurer, web administrator, umpire in chief, and player representative.
- Recognizes league contributors through Hall of Fame Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsMaintains a Hall of Fame roster to recognize individuals associated with the league.
strategies · 30
how they think
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- Age-Based Divisional Structure with Strict Enforcement age-based divisionsThe league organizes players into divisions based on age, with specific age requirements for each division and additional pitching restrictions for younger players. Age requirements are strictly enforced to ensure fair competition within divisions.
- Age-Based Divisional Structure with Strict Enforcement age-based divisionsThe league organizes players into divisions based on age, with specific age requirements for each division and additional pitching restrictions for younger players. It strictly enforces these age requirements to ensure fair play and competitive balance, moving away from previous grandfathering exceptions.
- Age-Based Divisions with Strict Enforcement age-based_divisionsThe league organizes players into divisions based on age, with specific age requirements for each division and additional pitching restrictions for younger players, now strictly enforcing these requirements to ensure fair play and competitive balance.
- Board Governance Model board_governance_modelThe league is managed through a structured board leadership model, with specialized roles designed to oversee and govern league operations effectively.
- Board Governance Model board_governance_modelThe league utilizes a structured board leadership model with specialized roles to effectively manage league operations and governance, ensuring organized and consistent administration.
- Board Governance Model board_governance_modelThe league operates under a structured board leadership model with specialized roles to effectively manage league operations and governance.
- Commitment-Based Participation commitment-based_participationPlayers are required to commit time, financial resources, and personal dedication to participate, aligning with coaches' investment in team development and fostering a dedicated league environment.
- Commitment-Based Participation commitment-based participationThe league requires players to demonstrate commitment through time, financial resources, and personal dedication, aligning with coaches' investment in team development and fostering a dedicated playing environment.
- Digital Scheduling and Communication digital scheduling and communicationAn interactive online bracket system is utilized to communicate playoff structure and scheduling, providing real-time updates as seeding is finalized.
- Digital Scheduling and Communication digital scheduling and communicationThe league uses an interactive online bracket system to communicate playoff structures and schedules, providing real-time updates as seeding is finalized.
- Digital Scheduling and Communication digital scheduling and communicationAn interactive online bracket system is used to communicate playoff structure and scheduling, providing real-time updates as seeding is finalized.
- Inclusion of Former Professional Players with Restrictions inclusion of former professional players with restrictionsFormer professional baseball players are permitted to join the league, but with potential restrictions such as a waiting period for pitchers who have recently played professionally, to maintain competitive balance.
- Inclusion of Former Professional Players with Restrictions inclusion_of_former_professional_players_with_restrictionsFormer professional baseball players are allowed to join the league, but with potential restrictions such as a waiting period for pitchers who have recently played professionally, to maintain competitive balance.
- Inclusion of Former Professional Players with Restrictions inclusion of former professional players with restrictionsThe league allows former professional baseball players to participate, but with potential restrictions such as waiting periods for pitchers who have recently played professionally, to maintain competitive balance and amateur spirit.
- Manager-Driven Player Recruitment manager-driven recruitmentThe league employs a player pool system that allows team managers to selectively contact and recruit players based on their team's specific needs, fostering team autonomy in roster building.
- Manager-Driven Player Recruitment via Player Pool manager-driven_recruitmentThe league maintains a player pool for individuals seeking to join a team, allowing team managers to selectively contact and recruit players based on team needs and to fill roster spots.
- Manager-Driven Player Recruitment via Player Pool manager-driven recruitmentThe league maintains a player pool for individuals seeking to join a team, allowing team managers to selectively contact and recruit players based on specific team needs and to fill roster spots.
- Player Pool for Recruitment player recruitment via player poolThe league maintains a player pool for individuals seeking to join a team, which teams can access to find new players, facilitating team formation and player placement.
- Structured League Play structured_league_playThe league operates under established rules and bylaws specific to the MABL/MSBL league structure to ensure consistent and fair play.
- Structured League Play structured_league_playThe league operates under a defined set of rules and bylaws specific to the MABL/MSBL structure, ensuring consistent and organized play.
- Structured League Play structured_league_playThe league operates under established rules and bylaws specific to the MABL/MSBL league structure to ensure fair and consistent play.
- Structured Registration and Data Management two-step_registration_processThe league employs a two-step registration process where managers first input player data before waiver notifications are sent, ensuring accurate and complete records for all participants.
- Structured Registration and Record Keeping two-step_registration_processA two-step registration process ensures accurate and complete player data by requiring managers to save player information before sending waiver notifications.
- Team Sponsorship Model team_sponsorship_modelThe league facilitates business sponsorships for teams to help offset team fees, thereby reducing financial barriers to participation.
- Team Sponsorship Model team_sponsorship_modelThe league facilitates business sponsorships for teams to help offset team fees, thereby making participation more accessible or financially sustainable for teams.
- Team Sponsorship Model team_sponsorship_modelThe league facilitates business sponsorships for teams to help offset their operational costs and fees.
- Tiered Penalty System for Game Cancellations tiered_penalty_systemThe league utilizes a graduated penalty system to encourage timely communication regarding game cancellations, with increasing consequences based on the notice period provided.
- Tiered Penalty System for Game Cancellations tiered_penalty_systemA graduated penalty system is employed to incentivize timely communication regarding game cancellations, with escalating consequences based on the notice period provided.
- Tiered Penalty System for Game Cancellations tiered_penalty_systemA graduated penalty system is employed to incentivize timely communication regarding game cancellations, with increasing consequences based on the notice period provided.
- Two-Step Registration Process two-step_registration_processA two-step registration process is used where managers first save player data before sending waiver notifications, ensuring accurate and complete records for all participants.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
American Division
Baseball division for players age 23 and older; players aged 23–24 may not pitch
Cactus Division
Baseball division for players age 43 and older; players aged 43–44 may not pitch
Mountain Division
Baseball division for players age 33 and older; players aged 33–34 may not pitch
National Division
Baseball division for players age 18 and older
Regular Season and Playoffs
Structured 9-inning games with standings, tiebreakers, and playoff eligibility based on participation and conduct
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Ed Farias Partner — Contact person for managers needing assistance with registration.
- MSBL Network — Member league of the Men's Senior Baseball League (MSBL) organization
- MSBL National Network — Pays $10 per team to MSBL National as part of league fees.
- MSBL National Network — The league is affiliated with MSBL National, with $10 of team fees going to MSBL National and covering a subscription to "Hardball" magazine.
- Manager Directory Partner — Provides a directory for players to contact team managers directly for potential placement.
- Pima County Health Department Government — Adheres to COVID-19 guidelines defined by the Pima County Health Department.