Challenger Division

The Challenger Division provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and the fun of playing Little League baseball. This groundbreaking program extends an opportunity to every child and young adult to participate in an adaptive and structured athletic program regardless of ability.

Inaugurated in 1988 for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges, the program is designed to give all children aged four and older the opportunity to play baseball, regardless of limitations. The Challenger division also helps to establish strong bonds of friendship and understanding between Little Leaguers from other programs and Challenger players in an atmosphere of sharing and caring.

In Challenger games, "buddies" help their challenged partners by acting as guides for blind children or assiting wheelchair-bound children around the base paths. This interaction has proven to be a positive experience for all involved as Challenger players enjoy the thrill of participation and their "buddies" experience, first-hand, the challenges these players face in their daily lives.

Challenger Divisions
To provide the best fit for teams, age ranges may change depending on the age distribution of registered players.
  • Juniors - Little League Age 4 to 11
  • Seniors - Little League Age 12 to Young Adult (will accommodate most adult ages)

The Challenger League is Little League's way of providing opportunities for those with disabilities so everyone can get into the game. The PALL Challenger League team will play a limited schedule of games on weekends only during the regular Little League season and may inclued Challenger teams from other leagues within District 52.

 

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Thank You Challenger Sponsors!

Champ Pederson, former PALL Challenger Player Enshrined in the Little League
Hall of Excellence in 2017

With his enshrinement into the 2017 Little League Hall of Excellence, Champ is the first-ever graduate of the Little League Challenger Division to earn such an honor.

Enshrinement into the Little League Hall of Excellence is the highest honor that Little League can bestow. To be considered for the Little League Hall of Excellence, a candidate must meet BOTH of these conditions: 1. He or she must have played in a chartered local Little League, and; 2. He or she must have become a recognized role model as an adult.

Read more about Champ Pederson and how he has inspired many to "Live like a Champ."

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