Challenger Baseball strives to be welcoming to all children, youth, adults and families/caregivers who are looking for activities that are the right fit. Challenger Baseball is designed to provide your athlete with a great opportunity to connect with peers and strengthen life skills, baseball skills, and ties within the community.
Challenger Baseball programs are designed for children, youth and adults living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. For information about what this means and specific qualification criteria, please visit Who can play Challenger Baseball?.
Challenger Baseball programs exist in the summer as chartered baseball leagues within your local Minor Baseball or Little League Association (these programs tend to be 8-10 week programs with practices once per week). All athletes are assigned a buddy in summer leagues who work to provide individual and unique support throughout each practice. Check here for the Challenger Baseball League closest to you. If you would like to sign up to be your child’s buddy, take a look at our Buddy Section. If you want to start a league because there isn’t one available in your area, check out our Start a league in your community.
Challenger Baseball also exists in schools (these programs tend to be offered during gym class, lunch or recess throughout the school year). If your child’s school doesn’t currently offer Challenger Baseball and you’d like it to be integrated into the school, consider sharing our Challenger-in-Schools info pack with your child’s teachers.
If you have any questions or need help to decide whether to register your child, please contact your Provincial Coordinator and our team would be glad to speak with you. We also encourage you to visit a local program in your area to see the program first-hand and ask questions. You will experience how wonderful our volunteers are and see what Challenger Baseball is all about.
