The Challenger Baseball League, a Division of Little League Baseball and Softball, is a non-competitive baseball league designed especially for children ages 5 to 14 years of age with physical or mental challenges. Every child will have the opportunity to hit, pitch and field each inning. Game rules are flexible so that every child will have the chance to play in an athletic environment structured to each child’s ability.

     Jefferson City Parks and Recreation and the Jefferson City Evening Lions are beginning a non-competitive baseball league in 2008 for Jefferson City area kids, ages 5-14, with physical and developmental disabilities or other conditions that keep them from participating in regular baseball leagues. Every child bats and fields in each inning. Every child has a “baseball buddy” to help him/her.

      The league is designed to help every child, regardless of ability, be successful and have fun! The league is currently forming and games will be played for four weeks on Friday evenings in May and September starting at 6:30 p.m.

Parent/Guardian Involvement

       Because of the special needs of many of our participants, we require that a parent, guardian or responsible adult remain in attendance with participant. While you are not expected to assist with running the program, you might be needed to assist with possible medical or behavioral issues.

Volunteers Needed

       The success of the program is dependent upon a large number of volunteers to help out. Baseball buddies can be individuals or whole groups in the Jefferson City area. Volunteering consists of helping a child during game play; catching, throwing, batting and running. You can volunteer for one or all of the games, depending upon your availability.

To Register

      Participants register at Parks and Recreation. The registration fee is $25 which includes an eight game season, and a uniform. Please register by April 1. Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation office or on-line at www.jeffcitymo.org/parks. For more information, contact Mike Bollinger at 634-6482.

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