Oregon District #2 Little League Website: 2009 Divisions

Honor's Tournament
In an effort to give all Little League ball players the opportunity to experience tournament play, Oregon District #2 created the Honor's Tournament in 2002. This full-scale tournament is exclusive to all currently registered players league age 9 - 12 who have not been selected to All-Star (International Tournament) teams.
All Challenger teams, regardless of player age, are invited to participate in this district-wide event.

The schedule will be posted after the June 15th deadline for All-Star announcements.

Rules and procedures for the tournament can be downloaded. Go to "2009 Tournament Info" tab in the left hand column.

Honor's team managers and coaches: Please find the handout attached for tournament rules and procedures.

Big League Baseball
Big League Baseball teams are chartered and insured through District #2 and open to all players league age 16 - 18. The season generally starts after the high school season ends. Teams in this division can advance to district, state, regional and World Series games in Little League. Register with any local league or contact us. Sign up any time before or during the regular season, April - May

Big League Softball
Big League Softball is chartered and insured through the district for league age 15 - 18 year olds. This division of play can advance to district, state, regional and World Series play. The season usually begins after high school season ends. Register any time before or during the regular season (April & May) at any local league or contact us.

Little League Challenger Program
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, 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 lend a helping hand.
At the heart of the Little League program is the desire to see every kid take their turn at bat. In life, as well as the game, the Challenger division reaches that goal.