CHALLENGERS

For kids with special needs ages 5 up through 17.  Non-competitive.  Rules are designed for fun and not competition.  We don’t count runs, outs, balls and strikes.  Every kid bats successfully by hitting a coach-pitched ball or a ball placed on a batting tee.  If needed, parents or coaches can assist batting and help the player move from base to base to cross home plate. Games typically last about 60 minutes.

SENIOR CHALLENGERS

For players with special needs ages 15 and up. Non-competitive.  There is no upper age limit.  The rules are the same as the younger Challengers.  (Players 15, 16 and 17 can opt to play in either Challengers or Senior Challengers)

MAJORS

Competitive version of Challenger Baseball for players 15 years and up. Runs, outs, balls and strikes are counted.  Safety is the main concern for this league. In order to participate in the Majors a player must have the ability to:

• Participate without one-on-one supervision in practices, drills and games
• Be able to follow verbal instruction
• Be able to react to baseballs hit directly at the player by catching, blocking or getting out of the way
• Be able to hit a coach pitched baseball without assistance

Because of safety concerns a player must be evaluated by coaches or managers to join the Majors.