Bridgewater Challenger

Welcome to
CHALLENGER BASEBALL
at Bridgewater Community Little League!
A division of Little League Baseball, Inc.

SEASON KICKOFF
Wed, April 4, 6:30 pm
Mountain View Elementary

Registration letters were mailed January 17
to all athletes who played during the 2011 season.
FORMS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 15.

NEW BUDDY TRAINING
Sun, April 1, 7:00 pm
Bridgewater Ch of the Brethren

WHAT IS CHALLENGER BASEBALL?

Tentative Season Schedule

REGISTRATION FORMS

If you have questions or would like registration information for Bridgewater’s Challenger Program, contact Philip and Sue Hutchinson
(828-3502) or Jack and Becky Martin (879-2380) to discuss whether this division is the proper placement for your child.
The registration fee is $10, payable to Bridgewater Community Little League. Registration forms and payment should be mailed to
Philip & Sue Hutchinson, 209 Dinkel Avenue, Bridgewater, VA 22812.
Players must be registered by March 1 to be included in the uniform order.

Letter to New Families	Player Information Form
Registration Form	Medical Form

There are two Challenger programs in Rockingham County--Bridgewater and Grottoes. Athletes who live within the
Little League boundaries of these two leagues must play in their home program. Those from other areas of the county,
the city of Harrisonburg, and surrounding counties are eligible to play in either program.
For information on the Grottoes Little League Challenger Division, contact Mike Sutton at president@gcll.us

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

(Frequently-asked questions about Bridgewater's Challenger program)

What equipment does my child need?	Where are the games played?
How long does a game last?	What happens during a practice?
Why is it important to arrive early?	What if my child cannot hit a thrown baseball?
What if there are times my child does not want to participate?	How will I know if games are rained out?

INFORMATION FOR BUDDIES

Letter to Challenger Buddies	2012 Tentative Season Schedule
Expectations of Challenger Buddies	Game Guidelines for Buddies
Little League Volunteer Application	Preseason & Special Game Responsibilities
ALL buddies and umpires age 16 and older are required to complete a Volunteer Application with a copy of your driver's license or other government-issued photo ID attached. Despite the "optional" notation, social security numbers are REQUIRED for accurate identification and will be protected by League officials who handle the forms. Mail or deliver these documents to Philip & Sue Hutchinson, 209 Dinkel Ave., Bridgewater, 22812.

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF OUR 2012 SEASON!

Kenneth & Dewie Arey
Augusta County Lions Club
Bridgewater Ruritan Club
Bridgewater Rotary Club
Briery Branch Ruritan Club
Broadway Lions Club
Greg & Elizabeth Evans
Friendship Circle, Bridgewater Church of the Brethren

CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

In the event of bad weather, CHECK THIS SITE or listen to WSVA radio (550 AM) for cancellation announcements.
Challenger families and buddies who have provided email addresses will receive notification of cancellations via email.
If you have a question about the status of play, call 540-820-3501.

EMAIl QUESTIONS TO:
	Sue Hutchinson JMU College of Education Early Childhood Education Program hutchisl@jmu.edu