Bridgewater Challenger

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

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!

Registration for the 2010 season will be accepted January 15-February 15. Athletes who played in 2009 will receive registration information
in the mail in early January.

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!

WHAT IS CHALLENGER BASEBALL?

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF OUR 2009 SEASON!

Wayne and Mary Ann Angleberger
Charles and Arvella Blair
Bridgewater Rotary Club
Bridgewater Ruritan Club
Briery Branch Ruritan Club
Broadway Lions Club
Cargill
Dayton-Bridgewater Lions Club
Dayton Ruritan Club
Friendship Circle-Bridgewater Church of the Brethren
Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club
Keezletown Ruritan Club
Carl and Ruth Lineweaver
Montezuma Ruritan Club
North River Ruritan Club
Rockingham Luncheon Ruritan Club
John and Laura Shockey
Kenneth and Sue Showalter
St. James United Methodist Women
Valley Association for the Education of Young Children
Valley Diamond Dawgs
Fred and Doris Wampler
West Rockingham Ruritan Club

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	2009 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.

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