Colorado Springs Little League: Challenger League
Tuesday, November 11Challenger Division
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 or the completion of high school, 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 has been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League recommends that no score 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 themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.
For more information on the Challenger Division, contact Roger Hamilton at 719-290-1052 or email challenger@coloradospringslittleleague.com .
Monday, November 23
Challenger Gear Available through Little League
Click on the image to enlarge. Gray t-shirt with llb licensed logo, graphic star and challenger division text. 101026 ...
Click on the image to enlarge. Gray t-shirt with llb licensed logo, graphic star and challenger division text. 151026 ...
Pinette-style. Colors indicate level of achievement. Challenger Division(green) 4516 ...
Click on the image to enlarge. Navy mid-profile cap with LLB licensed logo on the front and Challenger text on the back. 601323 ...
Click on the image to enlarge. Red mid-profile cap with LLB licensed logo on the front and Challenger text on the back. 601375 ...
Sew on patch (You must order a minimum of 25 patches - price shown is price per patch) 35
Iron on patch (You must order a minimum of 25 patches - price shown is price per patch) 35A