WHAT IS CHALLENGER BASEBALL?     



Challenger is a division of Little League Baseball for children ages 5-18 who have physical or mental conditions that prevent safe participation in other baseball programs.  Play is structured to allow all players to be involved as they are able.  Traditional rules are modified and the focus is always on having fun while learning the game of baseball.  No score is kept, each player bats every inning, and everyone plays the entire game.  Each player is assigned a buddy who works to ensure safety and success.  A soft baseball is used for all games and practices.

     Children who live within the Turner Ashby, Broadway, and Harrisonburg High School districts,* as well as neighboring Augusta and Shenandoah counties are eligible to play in Bridgewater’s Challenger Program.  The season begins in early April and continues through the third week in June.  Games are held at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater and last approximately one hour.

     For more information, contact Philip & Sue Hutchinson (828-3502, hutchisl@jmu.edu) or Jack & Becky Martin (879-2380, martinjg@jmu.edu).

*Athletes who live in the Grottoes Community Little League district (Spotswood High School feeder area) are encouraged
to email mrstamccauley@aol.com for information about their Challenger program.

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