Abstract Aim: The general aim was to analyze the profile of the teams participating in a basketball regional competition over 8 years (2012-2019). Specifically, we aimed to a) analyze the variation in the number of an organization participating, b) identify the variation in the type of funding, c) verify the existence of a relationship between the performance and the longevity of the organization, d) verify the existence of a relationship between the performance and the type of funding. Methods: The research was designed as an exploratory case study. A total of 86 organizations took part in the league during the period, with 767 different teams playing competitions between U-11 and senior. Results: Instability is the main characteristic of the league. The organizations competing are constantly changing the type of funding and unable to stay in the league for long periods. The research also showed that there is a relation between a stable source of funding and performance. Conclusion: Instability is the main problem in Brazilian youth and amateur basketball organizations. This study presents useful information for managers better understand the problems and difficulties of basketball in Brazil.

RESUMO O Programa Segundo Tempo (PST) é o mais amplo programa social orientado para a participação de crianças, adolescentes e jovens no esporte atualmente no Brasil. No entanto, ainda sabemos pouco sobre o alcance dos seus objetivos, especialmente em relação ao macrossistema. Objetivo desse estudo é analisar o alcance do PST em relação à democratização do acesso à prática e à cultura de esporte. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório realizado no contexto do PST. Foram utilizados dados secundários, de acesso público e administrado por órgãos oficiais. Foi tomado como indicador do macrossistema o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano dos Municípios (IDHM), número de convênios e a população estimada de municípios que mantiveram convênios com o Ministério do Esporte para o PST entre 2003-2013. Concluímos que os municípios com os melhores indicadores sociais e estrutura para o esporte conseguiram ter mais acesso ao PST, além de conseguir manter por mais tempo.

ABSTRACT The “Segundo Tempo” Program (PST) is the largest social program aimed at the youth participation in sport currently in Brazil. However, we still know little about the scope of its objectives, particularly in relation to the macro-system. The aim of this study is to analyze the scope of the PST in relation to the democratization of access to sport practice and culture. This is an exploratory study in PST context. Secondary data from public access and official agencies managed was used. It was taken as macro-indicator the Human Development Index of Municipalities (HDIM), number of agreements and the estimated population of municipalities that have maintained agreements with the Ministry of Sports for the PST from 2003 to 2013. We conclude that the municipalities with the best social indicators and structure for sport practice have more access to the PST, and can keep it longer.