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

Mullins Park
10000 NW 29th Street  Coral Springs, FL  33065
Go West on Sample Road to Coral Springs Drive. From the Sawgrass Expressway go east on Sample Road to Coral Springs Drive. Head south on Coral Springs Drive to NW 28th Street. East on 28th Street to the Park Entrance.

For more information on the Challenger Division please contact: 
Local Challenger Division Director Randy Hibshman
 (954) 345-9329.  or email him at dhibshman@bellsouth.net