Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Baseball: Welcome

WELCOME TO CHALLENGER BASEBALL!!!

THE 2012 SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

PARENT MEET AND GREET - WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD AT THE CLINTON TOWNSHIP MAIN LIBRARY AT 6:30PM - UNIFORM, SWEATSHIRTS, SCHEDULES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED!!

INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO LAST YEAR'S PLAYERS THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY....THIS SEASON WE WILL HAVE TWO DIVISIONS!! THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PLAYERS AGES 5 TO 12 AND THE AMERICAN LEAGUE FOR PLAYERS AGES 13 TO 22....PLAYERS WILL BE PLACED ON TEAMS BASED ON AGE AND ABILITY!  

GO TO THE "HANDOUTS" SECTION FOR THE UPDATED 2012 REGISTRATION FORM AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORM!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT!!  IT WAS A

HUGE SUCCESS!!!

OUR 2ND ANNUAL BOWLING "FUN"RAISER WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH - 6:30PM AT TROY LANES...PLEASE CONTACT CRYSTAL 586.764.7471

(9pin no tap) for adults $20 children (under 12 $15)  Lots of prizes and fun!!

GET READY FOR AN EXCITING SEASON OF CHALLENGER BASEBALL!!

UPDATES COMING SOON!!!

CHARITY POKER NIGHTS AT CADA'S POKER & GRILL WERE A HUGE SUCCESS...THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED THE FUNDRAISER! 

The 2011 season was a huge success!!!

Thank you Walmart for providing food, drinks and snacks at our annual all star picnic!

 and another thank you to PAWS from the Detroit Tigers!!

AMERICAN PIE FAMILY FUN NIGHT FUNDRAISER

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6TH from 5:00PM TO 8:30PM

22 MILE AND SCHOENHERR (southwest corner)

7 AWESOME TEAM THEME BASKET FOR RAFFLE!!!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! 

THE 2011 SEASON HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO ROBBIE DUEMLING!

Robbie, a 14 year old player died suddenly in January.  He was a sweet boy, with a huge smile and loved to play baseball.  Our deepest sympathy to his family!

Challenger Baseball is a Little League program designed for special needs children ages 4 thru 22 if still attending school.  Challenger Baseball give mentally and physically impaired children the opportunity to play baseball in a safe and structered environment!  The CVLL Challenger program is celebrating its 18th season.  We have our own adaptive field located in Clinton Township (16 mile & Harper Rd. area, behind Neil Reid High School) in the Neil Reid Park.  Games are played from June thru August.  The 2011 registration fee is $35. Click the "Handouts" link on the left to copy the 2011 registration form.  If you would like more info please email Marilyn @ mwitt26@msn.com.  Thank you!

The 6th Annual International Challenger Jamboree - May 6,7,8 in Norfolk Virginia was a huge success!!  Two families from our league joined the festivities!  The Friday night dance, Saturday game day and special events made it a weekend to remember!!!

1ST ANNUAL BOWLING FUNDRAISER!!!

A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO BOWL AND THOSE WHO STOPPED BY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!  ALSO, A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SO GENEROUSLY GAVE DONATIONS!!!   YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGER JAMBOREE!

COME JOIN US IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - MAY 6TH-8TH....GAMES, FUN AND A GREAT CHANCE TO MEET PLAYERS AND FAMILIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD! FOR MORE INFO, EMAIL mwitt26@msn.com

"CHALLENGER BASEBALL ROCKS!!!"

TOLEDO MUDHENS CAMP AND GAME WERE A BLAST!!!  I HOPE MORE FAMILIES WILL JOIN US THIS YEAR!!!

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On Tuesday, June 1st, students from Neil Reid High School volunteered their services at the Challenger Field.  They planted flowers, weeded, did some clean up work and put down some fresh mulch.  Thank you Mary (teacher) and students for giving your time to the Challenger program "spring clean up" day!  Check out some pictures in the "album" section!

"CHALLENGER BASEBALL ROCKS" TEE SHIRTS FOR SALE - $15 OR 2 FOR $25

"CHALLENGER BASEBALL ROCKS" DECAL FOR SALE - $1.00 EACH 

"CHALLENGER BASEBALL ROCKS" BRACELETS FOR SALE - $1.00 EACH 

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BRICK PAVER FUNDRAISER INFO... 

If you would like to purchase a "brick paver" that will be placed at the entrance of the new field please go to the "handouts" section, print the form and mail in.  This is a great way to honor a baseball fan in your life, friend or family member! THANK YOU!

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 LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGER OF THE YEAR AWARD!

AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFTIME ATTENDING THE 2009 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES IN WILLIAMSPORT!!  THEY CERTAINLY ROLLED OUT THE RED CARPET FOR ME AND THE OTHER LITTLE LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS.

PLEASE CHECK OUT IN THE ALBUM SECTION ON THE LEFT SOME OF THE MEMORIES OF MY TRIP! 

THANK YOU WILLIAMSPORT FOR YOUR WARM HOSPITALITY AND THANK YOU LITTLE LEAGUE FOR AN AWESOME SIX DAYS!!

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On August 8th, Adam Romanko proudly finished his Eagle Scout project at Challenger Field!!!  We are so pleased and so proud of his accomplishments.  The circle entrance area now has a beautiful tree, shrubs and perinnials!  Adam also made a very generous donation and purchased an engraved brick paver.  Thank you Adam for your many hours of preparation and executing an awesome day (a little drier would have helped), but you perservered and reached your goal....and for that we are very grateful!  Also, thanks to the many volunteers and Clinton Township for supporting this project.

         "Challenger Baseball Rocks" bracelets on sale for only $2.00 each!

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR MOST GENEROUS 2009 DONATIONS TOWARD THE CHALLENGER PROGRAM AND FIELD!!

MR. BILL LAKRITZ - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - WALMART

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON - FIRST FAMILY EYE CARE

GLAUCOMA CENTER OF MICHIGAN - SOPHIE LISIECKI

Challenger games are play at Norm Hott Field located in Neil Reid Park in Clinton Township - click on the "location" section on the left for the exact location. Games are played Monday thru Thursday and Saturday mornings.

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  I am so proud and humbled to be receiving the

2008 Michiganian Award!

There will be an article in the March 28th edition of the DetroitNews..http://detroitnews.com/article/20090328/SPECIAL02/903280331/1148/auto01

this award is in recognition of my work on the new Challenger Field....I could not have accomplished this without the help of the many supporters over the past three years!!

Thank you so much!! 

CHALLENGER FIELD DEDICATION CEREMONY

AUGUST 6, 2008

WHAT A GRAND DAY FOR THE CHALLENGER FAMILIES AND FUTURE CHALLENGER PLAYERS....THEIR DREAM HAS COME TRUE!!!

CLICK ON "ALBUMS" AND SEE SOME PICS!!!

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(Former)Detroit Tiger Sean Casey and his family name the new field!  It will be called the "Norm Hott Field" in memory of their gr andfather who was a huge baseball fan.

On Wednesday, August 22, 2007 a ground breaking and dedication ceremony was held at Neil Reid Park in Clinton Township to official kick off the building of the Norm Hott Field, Home of Challenger Baseball.

(Former)Detroit Tiger Sean Casey, wife Mandi and their children attended the ceremony, along with Jordan Field, Manager of the Detroit Tiger Foundation.  Mr. Bob Cannon, Supervisor of Clinton Township, Sean, Mandi and Marilyn broke ground at the future home plate of the new Challenger field.  It was an exciting day with many supporters in attendance.

Thank you to Bob Cannon, Supervisor and its Trustees for their continued support of the Challenger Field Project.  Also for all the "hands on" work of the Engineering Department and Public Works Department!

If you would like to make a donation to the Challenger Program or the Challenger Field Project, please contact Marilyn @ mwitt26@msn.com.

 A NEW WAY TO SEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND HELP THE CHALLENGERS!

When searching on your computer....please go to www.goodsearch.com - type in Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division and everytime you search money will be donated to the Challenger Division