Challenger Program Objectives

  • Provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to play organized baseball.
  • Provide experiences that enhance the lives of youth with disabilities and their families.
  • To empower youth with disability through baseball and physical activity.
  • Teach core life skills inherent to baseball including teamwork, communication, determination , resiliency, independence, confidence, self-esteem, social skills and courage.
  • Provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to make new friends, meet other children and families in the community and become part of a team.

2024 SPRING CHALLENGER PROGRAMMING

Group 1a: 5 - 9 year olds
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
5 weeks, April 20 - May 18th
Cost for group 1a is $30

Group 1b: 5 - 9 year olds
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
5 weeks, May 25 - June 22nd
Cost for group 1b is $30

Group 2: Beginner 10yrs +

Saturdays,  9:30-10:30am
10 weeks, April 20 - June 22nd
Cost for group 2 is $60
--->This group would be a good fit for Challenger Athletes 10yrs + starting out in baseball or still learning the fundamentals of the game. This group is all about having fun and exploring what baseball is all about

 

Group 3 - Experienced 10yrs +
Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30am
10 weeks, April 20 - June 22nd
Cost for group 2 is $60

---> This group would be a good fit for our Challenger athletes that have been playing for awhile and are looking to have fun and develop their skills. Our goal is to have this group playing more games.

Question? Unsure which group is right for your Challenger player? Reach our to coordinator Deanna and she can guide you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)

  • Do all players in all age groups require a parent/support worker on the field?
    No. KMBA does not require a parent/support worker to be on the field. We understand some players may need additional assistance but encourage guardians to give players the space to participate independently where possible. Coaches may ask for help from time to time if required.
  • Can my child's sibling without special needs participate as in past years?
    We do not allow siblings without cognitive or physical disabilities to participate​.
  • My child is close to the age cut off for one group, can I move them to the older group if they have played before and want to be with friends or other siblings with disabilities?
    Due to small groups etc we will have to look at requests on a case-by-case basis depending on registration and space available in each group.
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