COVID-19 Recommendations
As you know, the heath and safety of Challenger Baseball athletes, volunteers and families is always at the forefront of our thinking. After countless hours of planning, consideration, discussion and review, we have been unable to develop guidelines which we believe adequately mitigate the heightened risks to Challenger Baseball participants and volunteers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. As such, Little League Canada, Baseball Canada, Challenger Baseball Canada and Jays Care Foundation strongly recommend that all in-person Challenger Baseball programs remain postponed until at least September 15th, 2020.
Needless to say, we are deeply disappointed to have to make this recommendation but, given the uncertainty of the situation, the wide disparity in guidance, and the constantly shifting landscape, we believe this is the right decision.
We look forward to the time when we can gather to safely play and celebrate Challenger Baseball again.
“There will be light after dark.”
Needless to say, we are deeply disappointed to have to make this recommendation but, given the uncertainty of the situation, the wide disparity in guidance, and the constantly shifting landscape, we believe this is the right decision.
We look forward to the time when we can gather to safely play and celebrate Challenger Baseball again.
“There will be light after dark.”
2020 Antigonish Challenger Baseball Buddies
Antigonish Challenger Baseball is looking for buddies for the 2020 season. We will be playing Thursdays from 6-7pm starting in late May. Our season ends mid-August. If you are interested/available to help, please contact Randy Crouse at randy.crouse@hotmail.com or 902-318-0707 (cell). Please include your email, phone number and birth date.
NO BASEBALL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
A buddy is someone that desires to help children and youth with varying abilities enjoy baseball in a recreational/non-competitive environment.
A buddy is prepared to commit regularly to be at Challenger Baseball.
A buddy helps create a safe environment and provides a mentoring role.
A buddy helps players with catching, throwing, batting, fielding, getting around the bases and safety.
A buddy assists but also lets the players do as much as they can on their own.
NO BASEBALL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
A buddy is someone that desires to help children and youth with varying abilities enjoy baseball in a recreational/non-competitive environment.
A buddy is prepared to commit regularly to be at Challenger Baseball.
A buddy helps create a safe environment and provides a mentoring role.
A buddy helps players with catching, throwing, batting, fielding, getting around the bases and safety.
A buddy assists but also lets the players do as much as they can on their own.
The Sandlot - Play Ball
Toronto Blue Jays Take Over Challenger Baseball Game
Antigonish Challenger Baseball would like to invite the community to the grand opening of The Sandlot on Saturday, July 20th. Festivities will begin at 530pm with the field grand opening ceremony starting at 545pm. Following the field opening, Antigonish Challenger Baseball players, buddies and coordinators will be participating in a Blue Jays Take Over Challenger Baseball game presented by Jays Care Foundation and TD.
The Sandlot - Accessible Ball Field Project
A sandlot is a piece of land where neighbourhood children can gather to play no matter their experience or ability. It is with great pride that we announce that the Antigonish Accessible Ball Field will be officially named THE SANDLOT. On behalf of all our players, coordinators, volunteers and families, thank you to all the individuals, groups, businesses and organizations who have supported this project. It is greatly appreciated.
2018 Town of Antigonish Good Neighbour Award Winners
Antigonish Challenger Baseball
2018 Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams Grant Recipients
Antigonish Challenger Baseball - $150,000
Toronto Blue Jays National Challenger Baseball Jamboree
Thank you to all the individuals, businesses and groups who made donations, supported our fundraisers or offered support in other ways. Your support made it possible for 46 players, buddies and family members to attend the 2016 Toronto Blue Jays National Challenger Baseball Jamboree. We greatly appreciate it.
Antigonish Challenger Baseball - $37,000 National Contest Winner
After a month of voting, Antigonish Challenger Baseball was named the winner of the GoodLife Kids Foundation $37,000 National Win 4 Kids Contest. The funds will be used to develop and sustain Antigonish Challenger Baseball for years to come. Thank you for your votes and support. The program received 33% of the votes worldwide.
