Deadline April 10
Westside Challenger Baseball will enter its 15th season serving youngsters in Western Monroe County, Orleans County, and Genesee County who have physical and/or developmental disabilities and would like to experience baseball structured to their needs. Children ages five and up will participate in a fun, family atmosphere, with coaches and “buddies” to assist them when needed. The 2025 season saw a record number of 88 players participate. There is no cost to any family to have their child play thanks to generous sponsorship from area businesses, service organizations, and private donations. Players will receive a hat and jersey, trophies at the end-of-season family picnic, food and drink after each game, a free photo of each player, and free tickets for players and family to attend a Rochester Red Wings game.
The fundamental goal of Westside Challenger Baseball is to give everyone a chance to play. To realize that goal, Westside Challenger Baseball has two basic rules: every player bats each inning, and every player plays the field. Strikes and outs are not counted. Everybody scores, and everybody wins. Westside Challenger Baseball participants learn not only the fundamentals of baseball, but also experience pulling together as a team, being cheered on by a crowd, and being encouraged by their peers. Games are played on Saturdays, starting May 23, at Nietopski Field at Sweden Town Park on Redman Road, Brockport. Ages 5 to 13 play at 9 a.m. and ages 14 and up at 10:15 a.m. Participants will also play on June 13 at the Challenger Baseball World Series at ESL Ballpark, the home field for the Rochester Red Wings.
The registration deadline is April 10. Obtain registration forms by contacting Mike Myers at 585-469-0485 or michaellongboat18@gmail.com. Westside Challenger Baseball organizers look forward to an exciting, fun-filled season in which all youngsters have a positive baseball experience.
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