Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program delivered in partnership with Little League Canada and Baseball Canada, designed specifically for children and youth living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. At its heart, Challenger Baseball is about belonging, creating a team where every athlete is valued, supported, and celebrated. Through the game of baseball, participants build core life skills like teamwork, communication, resilience, courage, and inclusion. The program ensures athletes of all abilities can thrive in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where they gain confidence, grow their independence, and form lasting friendships with their peers.
Program Overview
Athletes with disabilities involved in Challenger Baseball programs increase:
- Independence
- Self-esteem and self-awareness
- Relationships to peers
- Connection to positive role models
- Their courage to try new challenges
- Likelihood of living a physically active life
- Baseball & Physical Literacy skills
Get Involved
Challenger Baseball programs can be found in communities across Canada. Each of them was started by someone like you! Whether you are an educator, a parent, a community member who cares, a long-time baseball fan, or a leader at a non-profit organization – Jays Care is here to help make it easy to launch and run a Challenger Baseball program that changes lives and leaves a lasting legacy. Start a Challenger Baseball program or volunteer in:
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