sports | tourism | Film | work force

Communities

At first blush, the four separate disciplines of Sports, Tourism, Film and Workforce Development may seem unrelated. Compound that with the divergent interests of six unique counties that have goals and challenges of their own. And balance all this with concern for equity and inclusion of the tribal nations. What can possibly bring all this together?

The Authority is about the business of enriching and revealing what it means to embrace Southern Arizona. SASTFA is an independent corporate and political body established by law but separate and independent of the state and counties it serves. Created to promote and support four core industries of Sports, Tourism, Films and Work Force Development to the benefit of Southern Arizona Counties. Namely, Greenlee, Graham, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima and Pinal.

Location

Southern Arizona, USA

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM

Southern Arizona

Uniting communities through sports, tourism, film, and workforce development.

Aerial view of a desert landscape with a small urban area surrounded by arid land. Five aircraft hangars with planes are visible in the foreground, with rows of houses and some green patches in the background extending towards a vast expanse of desert.
Aerial view of a desert landscape with a small urban area surrounded by arid land. Five aircraft hangars with planes are visible in the foreground, with rows of houses and some green patches in the background extending towards a vast expanse of desert.
A large industrial complex with multiple white-roofed structures is situated in an arid, mountainous landscape. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background, providing a stark contrast to the dry terrain surrounding the buildings. The foreground features construction materials and partially developed structures, indicating ongoing development or expansion.
A large industrial complex with multiple white-roofed structures is situated in an arid, mountainous landscape. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background, providing a stark contrast to the dry terrain surrounding the buildings. The foreground features construction materials and partially developed structures, indicating ongoing development or expansion.
A cloudy sky looms over a desert landscape with sparse vegetation. A yellow traffic sign warns to watch for animals for the next 64 miles. A building complex is visible in the distance, alongside another sign advertising available property. The foreground includes a car's side mirror showing a hand resting on the armrest.
A cloudy sky looms over a desert landscape with sparse vegetation. A yellow traffic sign warns to watch for animals for the next 64 miles. A building complex is visible in the distance, alongside another sign advertising available property. The foreground includes a car's side mirror showing a hand resting on the armrest.
A modern architectural structure featuring flat roofs and clean, geometric lines is surrounded by natural desert landscaping. The building incorporates natural stone and metal materials, blending harmoniously with the arid environment. Agave plants and boulders are prominent in the foreground, and palm trees are visible in the background, emphasizing the desert setting.
A modern architectural structure featuring flat roofs and clean, geometric lines is surrounded by natural desert landscaping. The building incorporates natural stone and metal materials, blending harmoniously with the arid environment. Agave plants and boulders are prominent in the foreground, and palm trees are visible in the background, emphasizing the desert setting.
A large adobe-style house is nestled in a desert landscape surrounded by cacti and brush. The exterior has earthy tones with rounded corners and wooden accents. There is a rocky, mountainous backdrop and greenery in the foreground.
A large adobe-style house is nestled in a desert landscape surrounded by cacti and brush. The exterior has earthy tones with rounded corners and wooden accents. There is a rocky, mountainous backdrop and greenery in the foreground.
A small settlement of buildings is situated on a rocky and arid hillside, with a backdrop of large, rugged mountains. Sparse vegetation is visible on the hillside, and some tall cacti can be seen in the foreground.
A small settlement of buildings is situated on a rocky and arid hillside, with a backdrop of large, rugged mountains. Sparse vegetation is visible on the hillside, and some tall cacti can be seen in the foreground.
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