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The Prescott Valley Little League Challenger Division was established in 2007 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 Special Rules of the Challenger Division
- All Children ages 5 through 18,
or who remain in school, with
physical or mental disabilities are
encouraged to participate.
- Level of
play based upon player’s size, age
and skill level are recommended
where numbers allow.
- Teams can include as many as 15 to
20 players.
- Players can participate
in one of three levels: Tee Ball,
Coach-Pitch, Player-Pitch.
- Each player in Tee Ball and Coach-
Pitch may use the “Buddy” system,
however, it is not mandatory.
“Buddies” can also assist the
Player-Pitch participants.
- Every player on the roster is in
the batting order and shall play
defensively for the entire game.
No team is scheduled to play more
than one game in one day. The side
is retired when the offense has
batted through the roster, or when
three outs are recorded.
- Little League recommends that no
score be kept during games.
- Challenger Division players wear
the same uniforms, shoulder
patches, and safety equipment as
other Little Leaguers.
- Insurance for the Challenger
Division is set at the same low cost
as other Little League Divisions and
is available through Little League
International in Williamsport, Pa.
However, whenever possible and
with reasonable accommodations,
disabled children should participate
in unrestricted league play provided
their participation is possible and
fair within the standard rules and
regulations of Little League.
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