In following the model designed by Little League Baseball, our own local District 15 will once again this season offer Challenger Baseball for boys and girls ages 5-18 that have physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities which may prevent them from participating in a mainstream Little League program.

This program will provide these special kids with an opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation at a level structured to their abilities. More importantly, the program will allow them to be part of a team, develop their social skills and build their self-esteem. With the Little League Challenger Buddy System, we will provide a chance for players in our other Little League Divisions to work with these Challenger players and assist them during the games. “Buddies” will assist the Challengers running the bases, catching, throwing, pushing wheelchairs etc. Although our Challengers benefit from their assistance, the buddies are winners too as the enthusiasm and spirit the Challengers bring to the game is infectious. Being on the field is just one of the benefits resulting from playing Challenger Baseball – socialization skills, friendship, and a feeling of success are also recognized. For families, we will offer camaraderie with other parents and siblings and a chance to cheer on their special player and his or her teammates.

For more complete details of this program please click here.

We are looking for players, coaches, buddies, and any volunteers. Click here to download and complete the registration form. You can mail the registration to the address in the form or attend our on site registration at Tapley Park in Danvers (corner of Pine and Holten Street) on Sunday April 20th 2-4pm. (**New date).

We are also looking for sponsors to financially support this wonderful program. Click here to download, complete and return the sponsorship form. Thank you for your support!

If you have any additional questions about the program, or how you can help please feel free to contact Karen Devaney at 978-774-0520 or kdev4215@aol.com.