CHALLENGER DIVISION (Updated 5/9/23)
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West Brownsville Little League Challenger Division
The Challenger Division of Little League is a program for developmentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports; the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem; the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play, which are hallmarks of the Little League program.
The Little League Challenger Division provides the framework so Little League programs may offer a structured, athletic activity for all youth in their communities. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields, Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning awards for their achievements. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 10-15 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three. The amount of teams will be determined by the amount of players registered.
In a Challenger game, 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 have been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League recommends that no score be kept during Challenger games. The Challenger players wear the same uniforms, shoulder patches and safety equipment as other Little League players.
The Challenger Division of Little League is a program for developmentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports; the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem; the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play, which are hallmarks of the Little League program.
The Little League Challenger Division provides the framework so Little League programs may offer a structured, athletic activity for all youth in their communities. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields, Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning awards for their achievements. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 10-15 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three. The amount of teams will be determined by the amount of players registered.
In a Challenger game, 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 have been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League recommends that no score be kept during Challenger games. The Challenger players wear the same uniforms, shoulder patches and safety equipment as other Little League players.
Who qualifies? When is play?
The Challenger Division offers boys and girls with physical and developmental challenges, ages 6 to 18 (or to 22 years if still enrolled in high school), the opportunity to participate in an organized game of baseball. The most fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give everyone a chance to play.
In partnership with Down By The Border, West Brownsville Little League Challenger Division activities for 2023 are scheduled to get underway on March 26, 2023. Practice will be held at 5pm on that day.
Games are scheduled for Sundays at 5pm (except no game for Easter Sunday).
A registration fee of $20 can be paid on the player's first day of attendance. They will be provided with a team shirt and cap. No other fees or equipment is required.
For questions regarding this year’s program, please contact:
Patty Barrera, VP Operations - (956)466-5104, or
Sergio Zarate, VP Challenger Division - (956)245-4800
To register for the Challenger Division, go here: REGISTER
The Challenger Division offers boys and girls with physical and developmental challenges, ages 6 to 18 (or to 22 years if still enrolled in high school), the opportunity to participate in an organized game of baseball. The most fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give everyone a chance to play.
In partnership with Down By The Border, West Brownsville Little League Challenger Division activities for 2023 are scheduled to get underway on March 26, 2023. Practice will be held at 5pm on that day.
Games are scheduled for Sundays at 5pm (except no game for Easter Sunday).
A registration fee of $20 can be paid on the player's first day of attendance. They will be provided with a team shirt and cap. No other fees or equipment is required.
For questions regarding this year’s program, please contact:
Patty Barrera, VP Operations - (956)466-5104, or
Sergio Zarate, VP Challenger Division - (956)245-4800
To register for the Challenger Division, go here: REGISTER
WBLL Challenger Division - 2023 Season
2023 - Thank you to our League's Action Photographer,
Yoany Callejas, and all other volunteers for submitting the photos below.
Yoany Callejas, and all other volunteers for submitting the photos below.
WBLL Challenger Division - 2022 Season
2022 - Thank you to Photographer / Volunteer,
Lisa Brock, and all other volunteers for submitting the photos below.
Lisa Brock, and all other volunteers for submitting the photos below.
For a Youtube link to the video, please click HERE.
