Little League Challenger Division
A division of the Little League Baseball Program

• Inaugurated in 1988 for the mentally and physically disabled

• Designed to give all children between 5 -18 years old a chance to play, regardless of limitations

• Also utilizes the "Buddy" system to assist participants

• Little League recommends that no score be kept during games

• Utilizes a 60-foot diamond with the pitching distance set at 46 feet

• Rule books and organizational material gratis

• Low-cost accident and General Liability insurance is available at the same low cost as other Little League divisions

Little League's fastest growing division---The Challenger Division--- provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and the fun of playing Little league Baseball. This groundbreaking program enables every child the opportunity to participate in a structured       athletic program --- regardless of their ability.

The Challenger division also helps to establish strong bonds of friendship and understanding between Little Leaguers from other programs and Challenger children in an atmosphere of sharing and caring. In Challenger games, "buddies" help their challenged partners by acting as guides for blind children or pushing wheelchair-bound children around the base paths. This interaction has proven to be a positive experience for all the children involved as Challenger players enjoy the thrill of participation and their "buddies" experience first-hand, the challenges these children face in their daily lives.

The Challenger Division is Little League's way of providing new opportunities for children with disabilities so that everyone can get into the game. To sign-up your child for participation in Challenger Baseball, or to volunteer as a "buddy," call the District 2 Little League Challenger Director.  All kids deserve to have fun