Holly Hills Little League Baseball: Challenger Division

Challenger Division
Who We Are 

The Challenger Division of Little League is a program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefi ts of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play, which are hallmarks of the Little League program. The Little League Challenger Division provides the framework so Little League programs may offer a structured, athletic activity for all youth in their communities. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields, Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning awards for their achievements.

Did you know that the Challenger Division of Holly Hills has the biggest and most active Challenger program in all of Ohio? According to Director Bonnie McClellan, "The Challenger league attracts about 150 children from age 6 through high school." We believe that we have one of the biggest leagues in the country (OK, so maybe we might be boasting a bit...). We have been in touch with the new national director of Challenger in Williamsport, and hope to find out how we size up with others across the country. We'll see!

2012 Upcoming Events:
Sunday, 4/15 Managers / Parent Rep Meeting (6PM at Walther's Cafe)
Monday, 4/16 & Tuesday, 4/17 Picture Nights at Warstler School
Friday, 5/11 Field Prep Night at Barr Challenger (Begins at 6PM)
Saturday, 5/12 Opening Day Begins at 9:30AM at Barr Elementary Field #1 and Barr Challenger Field
Saturday, 5/19 Opening Ceremonies - First Christian Church's Field of Dreams at 12PM
Saturday, 5/19 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - First Christian Church at 4PM
Saturday, 7/21 & Sunday, 7/22 - Challenger State Tournament