OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF TRUMBULL CO OH & MERCER CO PA
The Challenger Division of Little League is a program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full
benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned
through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization
benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other
divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields,
Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning
awards for their achievements.
The Challenger Division was established as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges,
ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate
in this sport worldwide. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games,
coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.
In a Challenger game, each player gets a chance at bat. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster. 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.
Games are played the Brookfield Community Park on Field #4. The Park is located at 7291 Stewart-Sharon Rd. between State Route 7 and Bedford Road.
benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned
through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization
benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other
divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields,
Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning
awards for their achievements.
The Challenger Division was established as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges,
ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate
in this sport worldwide. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games,
coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.
In a Challenger game, each player gets a chance at bat. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster. 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.
Games are played the Brookfield Community Park on Field #4. The Park is located at 7291 Stewart-Sharon Rd. between State Route 7 and Bedford Road.
