Challenger Division

Challenger Division

Challenger baseball is an organized little league baseball for special needs players with physical and/or developmental disabilities and is open to girls and boys 5-years-old (as of January 1st of each season) and up. Livermore Little League currently has one "junior team" which consists of kids from 5 to 17 years of age. At 15, players are eligible to move up to "senior teams" which are typically made up of players from 17+ (no age limit). Our league does not currently have a senior team but plan to start a senior team if interested players join or as our current players age. Our league boundaries are roughly the areas East of Livermore Ave and North of Portola Ave/North Canyons. Players living outside this area but attending a school within the area are still eligible to play within our league. Exceptions can be made for players whose home league does not have space available on a team.

Registration for the season typically takes place in October/November. Our opening day celebration is typically in March with the regular challenger season running from late March to the beginning of June. Most games are typically played in Dublin on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 PM where we play other Tri-Valley (District 57) teams. However, we hope to have a few home games in coming seasons. Games are two innings long, with each player hitting and running (no outs). On game days each of our players is paired up with a "neuro-typical" little league buddy (usually our buddies are from the Majors or Intermediate levels) who help guide players. Challenger only has a spring team, no fall season team is being formed.

What to expect?

  • Games typically are one or two innings (about 1 hour)

  • Everyone bats every inning and everyone plays defensively

  • Games are non-competitive

  • Teams may include up to 15 players

  • Players are assigned to a team based on a combination of

  • size, age, and skill level

  • Players use “buddies” to assist them, as needed, during game play

  • All teams must use a continuous batting order

  • A combination of player pitch, coach pitch, and t-ball can be used in a game

  • Little League Challenger Division Information

There is no charge or registration due to the league to play Challenger. There are some expenses picked up by the league. Some parents may want to donate to help cover the cost of jerseys, equipment, and other miscellaneous cost, and we would kindly welcome any donations that you would like to contribute. But they are certainly not required.

The Challenger Division gives every child the opportunity to participate in baseball regardless of ability or limitations. The fundamental goal of the Little League Challenger Division is to provide an environment where participants can learn and enjoy the game of baseball in an environment structured to their abilities.