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News - March, 2010
What is Challenger Baseball? Well, it is probably the most rewarding program in baseball you will find out there. Challenger is the division that provides an opportunity for cognitively and physically disabled kids to enjoy all of the benefits of playing baseball in an environment designed specifically for them. A philosophy that is totally FOR FUN!! You can’t beat it. The “game” is played in a fun, safe environment where no score is kept. Able-bodied “Buddies” are assigned (one-on-one, where possible) to each participant. The Buddies are “mentors” to the Challenger players, and assist with their involvement in the game. Pushing wheelchairs around the base path, assisting players with holding and swinging the bat, are just a few of the ways Buddies offer a better experience for the participants in the Challenger Division. Each participant is treated like every other player in the conventional baseball program. All players are outfitted in uniforms and use the same equipment. A team picture is a must for Challenger, as it is in the other divisions. Last but not least, the smiles are plentiful and free!! The joy on the face of each participant in the Challenger Division makes you realize just how much fun they are having. No more All Star pressures! No more playing time issues! Everyone just has fun...kind of what baseball is supposed to be about. Challenger Baseball has had great success in other communities, including Surrey and North Vancouver, and is now spreading to Burnaby! Ages: 6 to 18 For More Information: please email Burnaby Challenger Baseball or contact Tom Halford at 604-219-6669. For additional information visit BC Challenger Baseball.
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