Antigonish Challenger Baseball
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Antigonish Challenger Baseball

Antigonish Challenger Baseball is an adaptive program that provides an opportunity for children and youth with cognitive, sensory and/or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participating in organized baseball at a level structured to their abilities. 

Objectives

  • To provide opportunities for children and youth with disabilities to play organized baseball.​​
  • To provide experiences that enhance the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.
  • To empower children and youth with disabilities through baseball and physical activity.
  • To teach children and youth with disabilities the core life skills inherent to baseball, including teamwork, communication, independence, confidence, self-esteem and social skills.
  • To provide opportunities for children and youth with disabilities to make new friends, meet other children and families in the community and become part of a team.
  • To provide the basis of physical literacy to allow children and youth with disabilities to continue with baseball, sports and physical activity into adulthood.

Buddies

  • A buddy is a volunteer that assists a Challenger Baseball player.
  • A buddy is someone that desires to help children and youth with cognitive, sensory and/or physical disabilities enjoy baseball in a recreational/non-competitive environment.​
  • A buddy is prepared to commit regularly to be at the Challenger Baseball sessions.
  • A buddy helps create a safe environment and provides a mentoring role.
  • A buddy helps participants with catching, throwing, batting, fielding and getting around the bases.
  • A buddy is a friend that the player can rely on for assistance during their time together.
  • A buddy assists but also lets the players do as much as they can on their own.
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