Leagues
Senior Softball Opportunities Around Tucson
Softball is played year round in Tucson, offering many opportunities to players 50+ years of age.
PICK-UP GAMES
Players gather for pick-up games each Tuesday and Friday at Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th Street, in Tucson. Games begin at 8:00 A.M., during the summer months (approx. May thru October) and 9:00 A.M., the reminder of the year (approx. November thru April). All are welcome. This is a great way to get acquainted with senior softball players in Tucson and will easily lead to new comer to the Leagues. For additional information contact Vince Robinett at Vince.Robinett@yahoo.com or at 520-370-8566.
Steve Sellinger 70’s Senior Softball (SSSS)
Every Monday morning players over 70 years old gather at 8:00 a.m. at Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th Street, Tucson AZ, for pick-up games. This is an opportunity for player to be able to participate which adds to the Senior Softball Community.
Women’s Senior Softball 50+ pick-up games
Interested in playing? For additional information contact Julie Castañeda at JCSimon888@gmail.com or call 520-271-2758. All skill levels are welcome. This is a great way to get acquainted with senior softball players in Tucson. Our goal is to develop a vibrant Women’s Senior Softball League in Tucson.
LEAGUES
Tucson Senior Softball League (TSSL)
This league of about fifteen teams is divided into divisions based upon a team’s skill level and ability. Games are scheduled from mid-February to November. Players must register with the team before being allowed to participate. The venue is Todd Harris, 2400 S. Craycroft Road, and Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th Street, on Sundays. If you have any questions or need additional information please email Tucson Senior Softball League at TucsonSeniorSofftballlleague@gmail.com.
Southern Arizona Senior Softball League (SASSL)
This league consists of 6-9 teams and plays every Sunday at Santa Rita Park, 401 E. 22nd Street, Season begins mid-February and ends mid-November. Contact Jesse Meza at jmeza3821@gmail.com for additional information.
65s League
6-8 teams participate in this league. This takes advantage of winter visitors to Tucson. The season runs from October through March ending with a tournament. One must be 65+ years of age to participate. Games are played on Thursdays. Contact Henry Trejo at 520-991-0027 for additional information.
Saddlebrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) Leagues
Saddlebrooke is a senior retirement resort community located on the northern edge of metropolitan Tucson. Leagues for male and female above the age of 50 play year-round. Additional information and participation requirements are available at http://www.saddlebrookesoftball.com.
BAJA Sporting Club
This League is located in Green Valley, about 20 miles south of Tucson. Green Valley is a retirement community that experiences an increased population during winter months for a successful winter softball season. This league is comprised of approximately 10 teams. The season runs from January – March and membership is required to play. Games are played at Canoa Preserve Park, Green Valley. Additional information is available at http://www.bajasportingclub.com.
TOURNAMENTS AND TOURNAMENT TEAMS
Two large tournaments occur each year in Tucson and are attended by teams around the Southwestern USA. The first is “Cinco de Mayo” in early May organized by the TSSL Cowboys team. The Second is the “Annual Holiday Classic” in early December organized by the TSSL. Both are held at Lincoln Park. Tournament announcement can be found on http://TucsonSSL.com. For additional information email TucsonSeniorsoftballleague@gmail.com.
Several teams from Tucson attend tournaments year round in different parts of Arizona. At least 25 tournaments are held each year. During the cooler months, they occur in the valleys and during the summer in the higher elevations of Arizona.
ADVICE
If you play infield a face mask is highly recommended. Infield surfaces in a desert are often a combination of sand and hard caliche that can produce unpredictable bounces.
UPDATES
Correction and additions to the information above should be directed to the TSSL email address:
https://seniorsoftball.com/