About Us
History
In 1956 a group of parish dads decided to start a local spring baseball and softball program for the surrounding community. Working with St. Francis Xavier Parish, these parents secured the use of the land where they built the original facilities and fields.
They started with eight teams and 60 players and the following year the league grew to 14 teams. The girls' softball league started in 1958.
A vision was formed to be more than just a spring baseball league. The mission was redefined to focus on building community and a course was set to create an environment capable of fulfilling our goals. The group of parents, all volunteers, became the Saint Francis Xavier Athletic Association (SFXAA). Since 1995, the vision transformed into reality through tremendous community involvement and support. Families include children attending St. Francis Xavier School, parish families that do not attend the school, as well as other families from the surrounding community. SFXAA provides a forum for all, both Catholic and non-Catholic, an opportunity to be connected to the parish community.
In 2004, SFXAA inaugurated the fall recreational soccer league, which has grown to over 450 children competing at four levels up through fourth grade. SFXAA is an all-volunteer league with over 400 annual volunteers. Responsibilities include commissioners, coaches, assistants, snack bar operations, field maintenance, team coordination, fundraising, capital improvements, and coordination with the school and parish. Volunteers give over 7,000 hours per year to this important parish ministry. SFXAA has also partnered with the Brophy and Xavier Catholic communities to provide umpires and officials, snack bar staff, coaching clinics, and player clinics.
Facility
The SFXAA complex is comprised of a baseball field (North), softball field (South), batting cages, and pitching bullpens. The outfield turf of both baseball and softball fields are also used for our soccer program.
Our facility also includes a snack bar, picnic area, and restroom to accommodate a family-friendly environment.
Location
4710 N 3rd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85012
The closest cross streets are Camelback Rd and 3rd St. Head south on 3rd St. which will dead end at the fields.
**Additional parking is available in the school parking lot located at 4710 E. Central Ave. (Central Ave. and Highland Ave.)**
St. Francis Xavier Athletic Association 4715 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012
SFXAA - sfxaa1956@gmail.com AMDG Baseball Club - amdgcolts@gmail.com AMDG Softball Club - amdgcrocs@gmail.com