Challenger Program Objectives

  • Provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to play organized baseball.
  • Provide experiences that enhance the lives of youth with disabilities and their families.
  • To empower youth with disability through baseball and physical activity.
  • Teach core life skills inherent to baseball including teamwork, communication, determination , resiliency, independence, confidence, self-esteem, social skills and courage.
  • Provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to make new friends, meet other children and families in the community and become part of a team.

2026 SPRING CHALLENGER PROGRAMMING

Group #1A: 5 - 10 year olds
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
April 11 - May 9, 2026
Cost is $30

Group #1B: 5 - 10 year olds
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
May 23 - June 20, 2026
Cost is $30

Group 2 (Beginner): 10yrs + older
Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30am
April 11 - May 20, 2026
Cost is $30
(NO session May 16th)

Group 3 (Experienced): 10yrs + older
Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30am
April 11 - May 20, 2026
Cost is $30
(NO session May 16th)

 

***Space is limited!

Question? Unsure which group is right for your Challenger player? Reach out to Yvonne

2026 CHALLENGER REGISTRATION

New for this year: Challenger  has its own separate registration form, and you won’t see it listed with the regular KMBA Spring divisions (like 5U, 8U, 11U, etc.). This is intentional.

Because the Challenger program is designed specifically for athletes who need adaptive programming, having a separate registration form helps make sure:

  • Families don’t accidentally sign up for the wrong program

  • Spots are saved for athletes who truly need Challenger

  • Registration stays clear and easy to understand for everyone

When you’re signing up, you will use the link below

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)

  • Do all players in all age groups require a parent/support worker on the field?
    No. KMBA does not require a parent/support worker to be on the field. We understand some players may need additional assistance but encourage guardians to give players the space to participate independently where possible. Coaches may ask for help from time to time if required.
  • Can my child's sibling without special needs participate as in past years?
    We do not allow siblings without cognitive or physical disabilities to participate​.
  • My child is close to the age cut off for one group, can I move them to the older group if they have played before and want to be with friends or other siblings with disabilities?
    Due to small groups etc we will have to look at requests on a case-by-case basis depending on registration and space available in each group.
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