2007 LOCAL GROUND RULES
excerpted from www.littleleague.org
CHALLENGER DIVISION
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division
of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and
mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to
enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children
who participate in this sport worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can
include as many as 15-20 players, who can participate in one of three
levels: Tee-Ball, Coach-Pitch or Player Pitch.
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 has been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League
recommends that no score be kept during games. The Challenger players
wear the same uniforms, shoulder patches and safety equipment as other
Little League players.
One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages
the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies
assist the Challenger players on the field but whenever possible,
encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the
buddy is always nearby to help when needed.
The Glocester Little League launched its inaugural season of Challenger
Baseball in 2004.
• GLocester,
Rhode Island ~ USA •
