West University Little League

The Challenger Division of WULL (West University Little League) is a baseball program for boys and girls ages 5 through the final year of highschool or 22 (whichever comes first)  with physical and mental challenges. The most fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give everyone a chance to play baseball and have a rewarding experience, regardless of limitations. This program affords every child the opportunity to participate in a structured athletic program and have a wonderful time.

The Challenger Division was originally developed in 1989 and is Little League International's way of providing boys and girls with challenges the opportunity to experience the emotional development and the fun of playing Little League baseball. Today, more than 22,000 players participate in the Little League Challenger Division nationwide.

The Challenger program also helps to establish strong bonds of friendship and understanding between Little Leaguers from other programs and Challenger children in an atmosphere of sharing and caring. In Challenger games, junior high and high school aged volunteers, or "Baseball Buddies", help the players by acting as team guides for children who may not be able to play baseball on their own. This interaction has proven to be a positive experience for all the children involved as Challenger players enjoy the thrill of participation, and their "buddies" experience first hand the challenges these children face in their daily lives.

The Challenger Division will have 8 teams and will have 6 games. Games are always held on Sunday afternoons at 2pm at the WULL fields. The six games will be held:

March 25, 2012
April 1, 2012
April 15, 2012
April 22, 2012
April 29, 2012
May 6, 2012
 

Challenger families are also invited to attend WULL's Carnival on Saturday March 3th, 2012, from 11-3pm (rain or shine) to help us kick off our baseball season.

Team and individual pictures of Challenger players will be taken prior to our first game on Sunday March 25, 2012. Additionally, WULL also hosts an Auction for all baseball moms and dads.

The Challenger Season concludes with a trophy presentation and BBQ for all of the Challenger Division players.  Parents and Buddies are invited to attend. This event will take place after our last game on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Registration fee is only $20 per player payable to West University Little League. Registration fee covers cost of jersey, socks, cap, team equipment, trophies, fun all season, and a great end of season party for the whole family! Please email Lee Ann Grimes at leeanngrimes@hotmail.com should you have any questions or need additional information.