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Challenger Division
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today, more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
Please contact our Challenger Division Coordinator, for more information.
Dan Watts
Challenger Division Coordinator
2023 Season Schedule
All Games will be held at Maetzold Field
2023 Challenger Division Event Dates
April 23rd - Clinic & Meeting 1:00 to 2:00 at ROYALS CENTER
April 30th - OPENING DAY - Warmups 12:30. Game 1:00 to 2:00
* Please arrive by 12:15 to sign in, meet the coach, pair up with a buddy, and to receive a hat and a jersey
May 5th - FRIDAY NIGHT. Warmups 5:30. Game 6:00 to 7:00
May 7th - Warmups 12:30. Game 1:00 to 2:00
May 11th - THURSDAY NIGHT. Warmups 5:30. Game 6:00 to 7:00
May 14th - Warmups 12:30. Game 1:00 to 2:00
May 21st - PICTURE DAY (tentative) - Game 1:00 to 2:00
* Please arrive by 12:00 to confirm photo package and gather with your team for photos.
May 28th - NO GAMES (MEMORIAL DAY)
June 4th - Warmups 12:30. Game 1:00 to 2:00
June 11th - LAST GAMES - Warmups 12:30. Game 1:00 to 2:00
Please come watch a game and cheer on the players!
*Maetzold Field: 1215 1st St N, Hopkins, MN 55343
Challenger Divison is FREE
There are no playing fees to participate in the Challeger Program at HALL. Raising a child with special needs can present families with extra expenses and challenges throughout life. This program is HALL's gift to these families and it is our desire to provide a joy filled day of baseball where everyone goes home with smiles and memories that last a lifetime.
Challenger Buddies!
The Challenger Program provides "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies are ready to assist the Challenger players on the field as needed. The buddy is always nearby with help or a tip when needed and encourage the players to bat and make plays as independently as possible.
Buddies are regularly filled by HALL players, siblings or other community youth looking to get involved.
Donations Welcomed
If you, or your business would like to help support the Challenger Program, tax deductible donations are accepted to help cover the cost associated with running this program. Donations can be mailed to:
Box 62
Hopkins, MN 55343