Challenger Baseball
Baseball New Brunswick cares deeply about ensuring that baseball is accessible to all children and youth. Through Baseball Canada and their partnerships with Jays Care Foundation and Little League Canada we are able to make Challenger Baseball possible.
Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program, specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The program teaches athletes living with disabilities the core life skills inherent to baseball, including: teamwork, communication, determination, resiliency, inclusion, support and courage. Challenger Baseball ensures every athlete has the opportunity to play in a fun and safe environment.
Athletes with disabilities involved in Challenger Baseball programs increase:
- Independence
- Self-esteem and self-awareness
- Relationships to peers
- Connection to positive role models
- Their courage to try new challenges
- Likelihood of living a physically active life
- Baseball & physical literacy skills
During baseball season, volunteer community coaches lead Challenger Baseball as part of Little League Canada and Baseball Canada leagues. Many Baseball Canada senior teams sign up to be volunteer buddies to offer one:one support during Challenger Baseball practices. Throughout the school year, Challenger Baseball takes place in partnership with integrated and specialized schools and a variety of community-based organizations. Anyone registered as a Challenger Baseball coach, teacher or programmer can receive great training from Jays Care, adaptive equipment, t-shirts and hats for players and a wide variety of coaching tools to support their athletes.
Challenger Baseball Programs In New Brunswick
Fredericton Minor Baseball Association
Moncton District Minor Baseball Association
Rawlings Canada
