Westside Challenger Baseball will enter its 13th season for all area youngsters in Western Monroe County, Orleans County, and Genesee County who have physical and/or developmental disabilities and would like to experience baseball that is structured to their needs. Children ages five and up will participate in a fun, family atmosphere and there will be coaches and “buddies” to assist them when needed.
The 2023 season saw a record number of 66 players participate. There is no cost to any family to have their child play due 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, free photo of each player and free tickets for players and family to attend a Rochester Red Wings game.
The fundamental goal of Challenger Baseball is to give everyone a chance to play. To realize that goal, 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. 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. All games are played on Saturdays, starting June 1, at Nietopski Field at Sweden Town Park on Redman Road, Brockport. Ages five to 13 play at 9:15 a.m. and ages 14 and up at 10:30 a.m. Participants will also play on June 15 at the Challenger Baseball World Series at Innovative Field, the home field for the Rochester Red Wings.
The registration deadline is April 19. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Mike Myers at 469-0485 or email msmyers211@frontiernet.net. Westside Challenger Baseball organizers are looking forward to an exciting and fun-filled season, one in which all youngsters have a positive baseball experience.
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