Challenger
Division Rep: Albert Valdivia
challenger@ell-baseball.com
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Little
League
Challenger
A division of the
Little League
Baseball Program |
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The Challenger Division was established in
1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls
with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high
school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children
who participate in this sport worldwide.
- Teams are set up according to abilities, rather
than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players, who can participate in one
of three levels: Tee-Ball, Coach-Pitch or Player Pitch.
- Each player gets a chance at bat. The side is
retired when the offense has batted through the roster, or when a pre-determined
number of runs has been scored, or when three outs
are recorded. Little League recommends that no score be kept
during games. The Challenger players wear the same uniforms, shoulder
patches and safety equipment as other Little League players.
- one of the benefits of
having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of "buddies" for the
Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field but
whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays
themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to
help when needed.
Challenger Program at Little.org
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