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> Little League Online > Media > News Archive > 2006 > Friendswood Little League in Texas to Host First Southwestern Region Challenger Jamboree
Friendswood Little League in Texas to Host First Southwestern Region Challenger JamboreeWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 6, 2006) – Texas District 15 will host the inaugural “Southwestern Region Challenger Jamboree” April 13-15, 2007 at Renwick Park, home of the Friendswood (Texas) Little League.Details about the Jamboree, including information on how your league can take part, can be found here.
In 1989, Little League launched its Challenger Division to
provide boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy
and participate in the game of baseball. Disabled children from the
ages of 5-18 are eligible to participate. Challenger baseball
features “buddies” who help their partners by assisting the players
when needed.
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