
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.
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