Challenger 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.

The registration fee for the Challenger Division is $18.00 per team (same as for all other divisions of Little League). Accident insurance is set at the same low cost as other Little League divisions and is available through Little League Headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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 Little League Challenger Division, contact Sam Ranck at 570-326-1921 ext.254 or email challenger@LittleLeague.org

	Challenger Brochure - Download and view this brochure all about the Challenger program. (Gray Version)
	Challenger Brochure - Download and view this brochure all about the Challenger program. (Color Version)
	Challenger Brochure - Download and view this brochure all about the Challenger program. (Gray Version with Section to Insert League's Local Contact Information)
	Challenger Brochure - Download and view this brochure all about the Challenger program. (Color Version with Section to Insert League's Local Contact Information)
	Teammates for Kids - Challenger Division Grant Program Application Beginning with the 2007 season, local Little League officials wishing to apply for a financial grant from the Teammates for Kids Fund, may do so on behalf of their league or district’s Challenger Division program.  More information and an application can be found here.

Challenger Baseball Fundraising Opportunity
The Challenger Baseball Song and Other Hits CD is a great and fun opportunity for Challenger leagues, divisions, coaches and parents to raise money for uniforms, officials, field rentals and other necessities to help make your organization’s season a success. Why is this a great fundraising vehicle? More...

‘Mighty Casey’ Statue Marks Teammates for Kids Endowment to Little League’s Challenger Division
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – “The Mighty Casey,” a 14-foot bronze rendition of the fabled slugger from the iconic baseball poem “Casey at the Bat,” was unveiled today in recognition of a $2 million endowment by the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation, together with 28 current and former Major League Baseball players. The endowment was established to provide annual support to the Little League Baseball Challenger Division. More...