About Challenger

Spring Season

For the 2021 Spring Season, KMBA is excited to be partnering with the City of Kamloops to provide our Challenger Division of baseball.

Challenger Ball provides an opportunity for children and young adults with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the thrill of playing baseball, being part of a team, developing physical and social skills plus all the benefits of participation in baseball at a level structured to their abilities.

Session starts the week of April 12^th at McArthur Island Park.

	Ages 4-9
Sat	April 17 - May 15
8:30 - 9:15am	5 sessions for $25
Sat	May 29 - Jun 26
8:30 - 9:15am	5 sessions for $25
	Ages 10 - 15
Sat	April 17 - May 15
9:30am - 10:15am	5 sessions for $25
Sat	May 29 - Jun 26
9:30am - 10:15am	5 sessions for $25
	Ages 16+
Sat	April 17 - May 15
10:30am - 11:30am	5 sessions for $25
Sat	May 29 - Jun 26
10:30am - 11:30am	5 sessions for $25

Games:

• Games will be played in a fun, safe environment where no score is kept. Our philosophy is very simple: "Play, just for fun!

How to Register:

• The program has been listed in the Spring/Summer City Activity Guide and registration will only be available for this division through the city via phone, in-person at city facilities or online through the PerfectMind online registration system.
• Registration opens on Friday, March 12^th
  • Online - 6:30am
  • In-person/phone - 10am

COVID-19 Policies:

• All KMBA COVID-19 policies and protocols will be followed, in accordance with the PHO guidelines for return to play. Please see our Return to Play section of our website for more information.

Equipment:

• It is recommend that players bring their own glove and helmets

Parent/Support Worker Participation:

• Parent/Support Worker Participation is mandatory for all practices and games. Parents/Support Worker are required to help on the field.

FAQ's

Do all players in all age groups require a parent/support worker
on the field?

Yes, at this point all age groups require a parent/guardian or support worker. We are not providing buddies this year.

Can my child's sibling without special needs participate as in past years?

Due to keeping numbers low we are not allowing any siblings without cognitive or physical disabilities to participate this year. We are aware that a mistake was made in the activity guide. We apologize for the confusion.

My child can not wear a mask, can they still participate?

At this point masks are not mandatory outside. Should they become mandatory outside, exceptions will be made for those unable to wear masks for safety reasons.

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.