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Boater League

Tucson, Arizona 5v5 outdoor turf Boards in play Ages 18+

A structured, draft-balanced 5v5 outdoor turf league with in-play boards, custom kits, and a competitive-but-respectful match night at Footy Park Tucson.

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About the league

Premium feel. Community scale. Real structure.

Boater League is a nonprofit 5v5 outdoor turf soccer league built for adults in Tucson who want organized play without the chaos of open pickup or the cost of overbuilt club culture.

Matches run with boards and walls in play, flying substitutions, and a clear referee standard. Teams are formed from a centralized draft pool so nights stay competitive and balanced. Limited registration keeps the league tight: eight teams, ten weeks, every side guaranteed two playoff weeks.

Nonprofit Draft-balanced Custom jerseys Footy Park Tucson Est. start Sept 2026

Start date marked estimated — replace when locked

League format

Ten weeks. Eight teams. One clear path.

Built around fairness and atmosphere: a shared player pool, balanced squads, and a season that ends with semis, finals, and placement night — not a sudden cutoff for half the league.

5v5 outdoor turf
Cage-style play with in-play boards, walls, and mesh netting at Footy Park Tucson.
8 teams · 64 players
Minimum target of eight players per team from a centralized draft pool.
Draft-based balancing
Individuals and small groups (2–4) enter the pool together. Groups are not automatic full teams.
Playoff guarantee
Weeks 1–8 regular season. Week 9 semis. Week 10 finals and placement. Every team gets two playoff weeks.
Match windows
Typical kickoff windows: 8:00–8:45 PM and 9:00–9:45 PM. Exact match days TBD.

Why play

Built for people who care how the night feels.

Not a feature grid — the reasons players stay: structure you can trust, games that stay fair, and a room that still feels like Tucson soccer.

01

Fair teams, on purpose

A centralized draft builds balanced sides. You get competitive matches without stacking, clique lockouts, or week-one mismatches that kill the season.

02

Boards, pace, and atmosphere

Outdoor turf with walls in play keeps the ball alive and the night sharp. Flying subs, clear restart logic, and a facility that looks like a real match environment.

03

Standards without the ego

Zero-tolerance dissent. Captain-only referee clarification. Yellow and red cards with real power-play consequences. Competitive, respectful, enforceable.

04

Kit, community, limited spots

Custom jerseys, nonprofit framing, and capped registration. Season One is meant to feel intentional — not like another open Facebook group with cones.

Early access

Join the Season One waitlist

Free to join. No payment now. The waitlist does not guarantee a roster spot. It does give you access to official registration and the jersey customizer 48 hours before public launch.

What you get: early registration window, jersey customizer access, and league updates. Estimated season start: September 2026. Ages 18+.
Role type
Skill level (1–5)

1 = returning to the game · 5 = high-level competitive

Official registration

Registration preview

Official registration opens with Season One launch. Waitlist members get a 48-hour head start. This is a high-fidelity prototype of the multi-step flow — payment stays future-ready.

Opening soon Profile → role & availability → skill & mode → group details (if needed) → jersey → waiver → e-signature → secure payment.
Step 1 of 7 · Profile Tier TBD

Player profile

Must be 18+

Pricing

Clear tiers. Limited caps. Real kit value.

Season participation, draft placement, and custom jersey production are part of the full-time path. Payment will run through a secure checkout when registration opens.

Full-Time Player

Full season · custom jersey · draft pool

$65

Dedicated Goalkeeper

Capped at 8 total

$50

Player-Referee

Volunteer dual role · capped at 4

$50

Part-Time Player

Max 6 matches · upgrade on 7th (+$30 difference)

$35

Guest Player

Per game with approval rules

$7 / game

Rules

How the game is run

Scannable operational rules — not a wall of text. Full legal waiver lives with registration; this is match night structure.

5v5 outdoor turf soccer. Competitive, structured, ages 18+.

In-play boards, walls, and mesh netting are part of the facility. The ball stays alive off the boards unless otherwise whistled under dead-ball / restart rules.

  • Flying substitutions are permitted.
  • Dead-ball situations follow indirect free kick logic as defined by league officiating standards.

Board-pinning is a safety violation. Players must not trap or force opponents dangerously against the boards or walls.

  • Zero-tolerance dissent policy.
  • Automatic discipline escalation for misconduct.
  • Standings penalties may apply for repeated or severe misconduct.

Only the team captain may approach the referee for clarification during stoppages.

  • Yellow card: 2-minute power play for the opposing team.
  • Red card: 5-minute hard penalty and ejection.

  • Week 9: semi-finals.
  • Week 10: finals and placement night.
  • Every team is guaranteed two playoff weeks.

FAQ

Straight answers

No. The waitlist is free and does not reserve a roster spot. It unlocks official registration and the jersey customizer 48 hours before the public launch.

Groups of 2–4 can register together and enter the draft pool as linked players. That is not the same as buying or locking an 8-player team. Season One is draft-first.

They must upgrade to full-time and pay the difference ($30 from the $35 part-time fee to the $65 full-time fee).

Footy Park Tucson. Typical windows shown in league rules: 8:00–8:45 PM and 9:00–9:45 PM. Exact match days will be published with the season schedule. Confirm match days + venue address

No. Boater League is outdoor turf with in-play boards and walls — cage-style outdoor play, not an indoor arena league.

Current public estimate: September 2026. The date will be locked and updated on this site.

Season hub

Season One storytelling

Matchday galleries, featured players, man of the match, announcements, and bracket visuals will live here once the season is live.

Season status

Season One — preseason

Waitlist open. Registration opening soon. Draft, kits, and Week 1 follow.

Matchday gallery

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CMS/media slot for weekly photo sets.

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Featured / MOTM

Player features

Man of the match and featured player modules — ready for weekly updates.

S1 Season
8 Teams
10 Weeks
— Standings / bracket

Bracket & standings visual placeholders for Phase 2

Partners

Sponsor the league

Credible local partnership packages for Tucson businesses that want visible match-night presence with a nonprofit community league.

Primary Title Sponsor

$100

  • Title naming placement
  • Logo placement on uniforms (as offered)
  • Digital bracket / standings / video exposure
  • Partner listing on the website

Secondary Division Sponsor

$50

  • Division naming rights
  • Logo / digital exposure
  • Recap post recognition
  • Partner listing

Tertiary Pitchside Sponsor

$25

  • Pitchside banner / sign rights
  • Partner listing
  • Limited digital mention

Partner wall

Title partner
open
Division
open
Pitchside
open
Community
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Community

Suggestions

Ideas for schedule windows, community nights, or local partners — keep it short.

Contact

Tucson, Arizona

Player questions, waitlist help, and sponsor conversations: admin@boaterleague.com · Instagram @boaterleague

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