Our Motto: Challenge Perceptions. Challenge Barriers.Challenge Perceptions. Challenge Barriers.
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What is the objective of Challenger Baseball?
- 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.
Is Challenger Baseball looking for Volunteers?
Antigonish Challenger Baseball is looking for buddies.
If you are interested/available to help, please contact Randy Crouse at randy.crouse@hotmail.com or 902-318-0707.
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.
- that is prepared to commit regularly to be at Challenger Baseball.
- who helps create a safe environment and provides a mentoring role.
- who helps players with catching, throwing, batting, fielding, getting around the bases and safety.
- who assists but also lets the players do as much as they can on their own.
What is the Fair Play Code?
Fair Play Code - Players
I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
I will respect my opponents, team mates, officials, coaches, buddies, volunteers and parents.
I understand that use of tobacco, drug or alcohol products during baseball activities will not be tolerated.
I understand that throwing and/or mishandling of equipment will not be tolerated.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language at the field and surrounding areas.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
I will respect my opponents, team mates, officials, coaches, buddies, volunteers and parents.
I understand that use of tobacco, drug or alcohol products during baseball activities will not be tolerated.
I understand that throwing and/or mishandling of equipment will not be tolerated.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language at the field and surrounding areas.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
Fair Play Code - Parents/Guardians
I will not force my child to participate in Challenger Baseball.
I will remember that my child plays baseball for his/her enjoyment.
I will respect players, officials, coaches, buddies, volunteers, spectators and other parents.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language at the field and surrounding areas.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
I will remember that my child plays baseball for his/her enjoyment.
I will respect players, officials, coaches, buddies, volunteers, spectators and other parents.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language at the field and surrounding areas.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
Fair Play Code - Coordinators, Buddies and Volunteers
I will teach my players to play fairly.
I will teach my players to respect the rules.
I will teach my players to respect their opponents, team mates, officials, coaches, buddies and volunteers.
I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time.
I will treat all players equal regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or economic status.
I will not ridicule my players for making mistakes or performing poorly.
I will remember that children play to have fun.
I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players' age and abilities.
I will abstain from the use of tobacco, drug or alcohol products while in the presence of players.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language while performing coaching duties.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
I will teach my players to respect the rules.
I will teach my players to respect their opponents, team mates, officials, coaches, buddies and volunteers.
I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time.
I will treat all players equal regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or economic status.
I will not ridicule my players for making mistakes or performing poorly.
I will remember that children play to have fun.
I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players' age and abilities.
I will abstain from the use of tobacco, drug or alcohol products while in the presence of players.
I will refrain from the use of insulting, harassing or offensive language while performing coaching duties.
I understand that hostility and violence of any form will not be tolerated.
I understand that bullying will not be tolerated.
What are Challenger Baseball 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 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 games.
- 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.