Bloomingdale Little League will be registering for its second season of our Challenger Division program and is currently the only park in District 13 that offers this programs for special needs children.
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 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.
Registration:
Feb 16th 6:30pm until 8:00pm
Feb 18th 6:30pm until 8:00pm
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Who can play: Players from 6-18 (or 21 if still enrolled in High School) are eligible to play in the Challenger division.
Where: 2215 Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico 33596
What do you need at registration: Parents or guardians will need to bring their child’s birth certificate and a copy of their child’s current IEP.
Games begin March 20th
You may contact Aaron Gross agross@bllfl.com or Mike McDermott irishmcd777@gmail.com for further information:
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