challenger league

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Hi Ginny,

Does considering count? I haven't had the chance to look into it as

a league has been formed like what you've described. is a

runner and this is one place that he would love to run free. It

sounds great. Stay posted as I can't wait to hear about 's

big day at the field and Happy 6th Birthday!! Have lots of fun.

Irma,14,DS/ASD

> Hi Donna! It just occurred to me to ask--is Maddie doing any

sports,

> active girl that she is. I just signed up

for " challenger

> league baseball " . Montgomery county has it, and I presume other

areas

> would as well (anyone else out there do this, too?). Upper Merion

> Township has a team, all special needs youngsters between 5-21.

It's a

> program of assisted baseball, so the adults or volunteers help the

> kids. Two of them are in wheelchairs! They play other challenger

> teams from other townships (we play Whitemarsh on Sunday). The

first

> practice is Weds, and I can't wait to see what happens.

> doesn't understand any of the concepts, really, but since it is

> assisted baseball, who cares? " We " have been getting him used to

T-

> ball, but he sort of chops the ball downwards instead of swinging,

and

> I have yet to work on catching with a glove (although I bought him

the

> cutest little LEFTY Jeter T-ball glove). My DH thinks I've

lost

> my mind, but I'm willing to give it a go. Let's just hope I can

keep

> up with him when he heads for first and keeps going (and that he

stays

> out of the way of any 21 year olds!)

> Best wishes,

> Ginny

> Mom to (6yo tomorrow!/DS/PDD/AML in remission/100% boy)

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FYI

D6 Challenger League

Baseball Registration

Registration

Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday, February 24, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

On-Going Registration

The D6 Challenger League welcomes new players

at anytime during the season.

Register online

in order to make registration easier on everyone, if you would like to

submit your application via email, please contact Ita Saldana at

Ita@... or call 201-282-4785

All Registrations will be held at the

Edgewater Community Center

1167 River Road Edgewater

NJ 07020

Requirements

The Challenger League is designed for children with Special Needs.

It is open to all children ages 5-21 with a disability.

Special Rules for the Challenger Division

All children ages 5 through 21 or who remain in school, with physical or

mental disabilities are encouraged to participate.

Level of play is based upon player's size, age and skill level are

recommended where numbers are allowed.

Each player will participate in the " Buddy " system. Another child will be

buddied up with each player and will be able to assist the player during the

game.

Each player will play for the entire game

Little League recommends that scored not be kept during the games.

Game Schedule

Season Opener Parade will take place on Sat. APril 5th @ 10am

Games will be held on Sundays beginning April6th @ 1pm

Participation Awards Ceremony and picture day to be announced.

Registration is ongoing. Please contact me at anytime during the season or

come down to any game.

Fundraising

There will be two fundraisers this year.

1. individual raffle to help raise money

2. Donation request from organizations, employers, friends, etc.

Smile,

Ita Saldana

D6 Challenger Coordinator

201-282-4785

Ita@...