who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Facilitate lost and found for baseball equipment ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOperates a lost and found system to return lost baseball equipment to owners.
- Maintain a business directory for members ARIZONA MSBLINCcapacity buildingMaintains a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support members professionally.
- Maintains a business directory to support members professionally ARIZONA MSBLINCcapacity buildingOperates a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support their professional development and networking off the field.
- Maintains member business directory ARIZONA MSBLINCcapacity buildingMaintains a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support professional networking and off-field opportunities for league members.
- Manages a lost and found system for baseball equipment ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOperates a system to recover and return lost baseball equipment to its owners.
- Manages lost and found for baseball equipment ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOperates a lost and found system to facilitate the return of lost baseball equipment to its owners.
- Offer accidental injury insurance ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceMakes accidental injury insurance coverage available to teams within the AZMSBL by arranging for payment of premiums to an insurance company.
- Operates an umpire evaluation system for games ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceManages an evaluation system to assess umpire performance during Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League games.
- Operates organized baseball seasons with structured scheduling and age-based divisions ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOrganizes three baseball seasons annually — Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season with 18 games plus a post-season, featuring age-based team competition during the Summer (April–October) and open participation in Winter (November–February) and Spring (February–April) seasons.
- Operates umpire evaluation system ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOperates a formal evaluation system for umpires during games in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League to maintain officiating standards.
- Organize adult baseball leagues and seasons ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOrganizes three baseball seasons annually: Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season with 18 games plus a post-season. Games are held at city parks, high school facilities, and MLB Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The "Summer" season (April-October) features age-based team competition, while "Winter" (November-February) and "Spring" (February-April) seasons allow players of all ages to participate.
- Organizes and manages multiple annual baseball seasons ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOrganizes three baseball seasons annually: Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season (April–October) with 18 games plus a post-season, accommodating age-based team competition in the Summer and open participation in Winter and Spring.
- Provide umpire evaluation services ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceOperates an umpire evaluation system for games in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League.
- Provides accidental injury insurance coverage for league teams ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceMakes accidental injury insurance available to teams by arranging premium payments to an insurance company.
- Provides accidental injury insurance for teams ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect serviceMakes accidental injury insurance coverage available to AZMSBL teams by arranging premium payments with an insurance company.
- Provides league operational management ARIZONA MSBLINCcapacity buildingConducts ongoing league operations including field reservations, umpire coordination, game scheduling, financial management, All Star Games, and league picnics, as demonstrated by long-term contributions from key individuals.
- Provides operational and leadership continuity through long-term board and management service ARIZONA MSBLINCcapacity buildingRelies on sustained volunteer leadership, including long-serving board members and managers such as Ernie Barten, Mike Briguglio, Ed Klemm, Lou McAnany, and John Silingo, who have contributed to league operations including field reservations, scheduling, financial management, and divisional growth.
- Publish a league newsletter ARIZONA MSBLINCdirect servicePublishes a newsletter that includes articles, quizzes, photos, and insights about baseball, featuring contributions from players, managers, and board members.