Each year MBA forms teams to participate in tournaments outside of our normal league games. There has occasionally been confusion and concern regarding the basis for the selection of these teams, their goals in tournament play, and the expected commitment of both players and parents. The Board has developed guidelines in the hope that the purposes of these teams and the expectations of those who participate on them will be clear.

Teams are formed at the Mustang, Bronco and Pony levels. These post-season teams are considered All-Star teams, and the player selection is made with the goal of fielding the most competitive teams possible. The number of teams created will be determined by the Board each year; depending on available players, and with the recommendation of the managers at each level. Players are selected based on their hitting, fielding, speed, pitching ability, attitude, and general level of play. These teams participate on sanctioned PONY tournaments and/or tournaments that are selected for their appropriate level of competition. Players asked to participate on these teams, as well as their parents, need to be aware that the goal of the post-season tournament play is to win games. The playing time of individual members of the team may be limited to that end.

Players selected for the teams are expected to attend every practice, practice game and tournament game. Families are asked to postpone vacations until after the end of the All-Star season, which can start as early as Memorial Day and can run through early August. If a player has an unavoidable conflict during the All-Star season, he or she can still be considered for the team in question at the discretion of its manager. The selection process for players and managers can differ by age group. Regrettably, not every interested player/family is asked to participate. Careful consideration is given by those involved to create teams with the best chance for success. MBA puts forth tremendous effort to ensure that this selection process is fair and unbiased.

Pinto All-Stars
At minimum, MBA fields an All Star team to participate in sanctioned PONY tournaments. When practical and near the end of the season the respective teams will be selected by Pinto league coaches with the voting administered by the VP of the Pinto Division. All players selected to this team will play a minimum of two defensive innings per game. The All-Star Manager will be selected by the Board of Directors.

Mustang All-Stars
9U and 10U teams will be selected to participate in sanctioned PONY tournaments. When practical and near the end of the season the respective teams will be selected by Mustang league coaches with the voting administered by the VP of the Mustang Division. All players selected to this team will play a minimum of two defensive innings per game. The All-Star Manager will be selected by the Board of Directors.

Bronco All-Stars
At minimum, MBA fields an All-Star team to participate in sanctioned PONY tournaments. This can be either an 11U, 12U, or both as selected by Bronco managers immediately after regular season play concludes. The voting is administered by the VP of the Bronco Division. All players selected to this team will play a minimum of two defensive innings per game. The All-Star Manager will be selected by the Board of Directors.

Pony All-Stars
At minimum, MBA fields an All-Star team to participate in sanctioned PONY tournaments. This can be either an 13U, 14U, or both as selected by Pony managers immediately after regular season play concludes. The voting is administered by the VP of the Pony Division. All players selected to this team will play a minimum of two defensive innings per game. The All-Star Manager will be selected by the Board of Directors