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If you have or know a
family with a child
with
mental or
physical disabilities,
the LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION
may be for them! A Little League District 10
program, local Challenger games are played at Mullins
Park in Coral Springs and occasionally at other parks
around Broward County. The season runs from February to
May, with registration in January. Below is a
description of the program:
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 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 have been scored, or when three outs are
recorded. Little League recommends that no scores 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
for themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to
help when needed.
Challenger Division Brochure
2008
District 10 Challenger Division Schedule
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