The word amateur has at least two connotations. In the first, more widely used manner, it means someone performing some task without pay, in contrast to a "professional" who would be paid for the same task. In this sense, labeling someone an "amateur" can have a negative connotation. For example, amateur athletes in sports such as basketball or football would not be regarded as having ability on par with professional athletes in those sports.
Where this can be interesting is in the case of the Olympic Games. Most Olympic events required that the athletes be amateurs, or non-professionals. To receive pay to perform the sport could have disqualified an athlete from an event, as in the case of Jim Thorpe. Such regulations are now nonexistent for all Olympic sports with the exception of boxing.
Also in the areas of computer programming and open source, as well as astronomy and ornithology, many amateurs make very meaningful contributions equivalent to or exceeding those of the professionals. To many, description as an amateur is losing its negative meaning, and actually carries a badge of honor.
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American Amateur Baseball Congress - Coordinates play among US leagues in seven age brackets, from sub-teens through adults. Includes rules, tournament dates, and list of regions and age divisions.
National Adult Baseball Association - NABA amateur baseball organization information, including tournament results, events and how to join.
Over 50 Baseball - Promoting an affordable week-long fantasy-camp type fun tournament in Las Vegas each October. Also promoting the establishment of local leagues nationwide.
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Roy Hobbs Adult Baseball - Amateur baseball organization for adults over the age of 28.
Team One Baseball - Scouts baseball's high school, college and minor league players and compiles information on the annual Baseball Draft.
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Ventura National Adult Baseball Association - League guide to teams for people age 18 and older. Features information on team play, current standings, newsletter, and game schedules for amateur organization.
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Vintage Base Ball Association - Listing of rules, tournaments, members and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The mission and purpose of the Vintage Base Ball Association shall be to preserve, perpetuate, and promote the game of base ball as it was played during its formative years in the nineteenth century and other historic eras. ]
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