Challenger: Adaptive Baseball

Challenger Adaptive Baseball

San Francisco Little League's Challenger Division provides any child over five years old (as of January 1, 2025) with a physical or cognitive disability the opportunity to join a baseball team, get some exercise, and learn some baseball skills with other kids in an informal, supportive environment. SFLL will be fielding teams for both kids+younger teens, and older teens+young adults in Spring 2025.

Kids learn the basics of baseball, and how to play as part of a team. Games are non-competitive with full participation by all: every player takes a turn at bat every inning, and always gets on base and gets to advance around the bases. There are no outs, no one keeps score, and everyone has a great time for one to two hours, once a week on Sunday afternoons.

GAMES & PRACTICES

The Challenger season runs from mid-March to mid-June, and includes about ten games on Sunday afternoons. Home games are played at either Riordan High School or at SFLL's fields on Treasure Island. Home games are interspersed with away games with Challenger teams in Marin, Oakland and on the Peninsula.

We also offer a number of supplemental events, such as group attendance at Giants games, and an end-of-season "Jamboree" in June. Most years, the San Francisco Giants have graciously also invited our kids to attend a "clinic" hosted by members of the Giants' team, always a highlight.

Equipment

SFLL will provide each team with the equipment necessary for games and practices. Equipment that will be provided to each team includes helmets, bats, balls, and a uniform shirt and hat for each player. Items that typically need to be purchased by the parent include a glove, baseball/softball pants, and cleats. Some parents may also choose to purchase a helmet and/or bat for their child to use.

SFLL offers equipment assistant to any family in need. Contact your player agent if you need help getting equipment for your player.

Registration Fees & Financial Aid

Challenger Division: $100

SFLL offers financial aid to any eligible player through our Fee Waivers program. Low income residents, children who are unhoused/Homeless, or families who participate in any of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (H.S.A.) administered programs such as MediCal, CalWORKS, Food Stamp, Public Housing Authority, or Foster Care, qualify for a 100% Fee Waiver. Even families who are not eligible for one of these programs but still need financial support can request a Fee Waiver.

Families can request financial aid/Fee Waivers easily and quickly during the registration process and the response is immediate. Aid is offered for all our programs and divisions, including Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball and Challenger ball. No applicant will be turned away for lack of funds.

Fee Waivers are made possible through registration fees and thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

Division Contact

Mark Kahn, Challenger Program Director

About Little League Ages

Your player’s league age is determined by the Little League Baseball® and Little League Challenger® Age Charts. SFLL will establish the age structure and levels of play for the Little League Challenger Division based upon the ages and abilities of the participants.

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Enrollment Status

All-Gender Baseball Divisions
Tee Ball: Waitlist closed
Lower Farm: Waitlist only
Upper Farm: Waitlist only
Rookie: Waitlist closed
Minors AA: Waitlist closed
Minors AAA: Waitlist closed
Majors: Waitlist closed
Juniors: Filling fast
Seniors: Almost full
Girls Softball: Registration open
Challenger (for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities): Registration open

SFLL does our very best to place all children on our waitlist if we are able. We encourage you to continue your registration even if your division is in Waitlist status. If you are accepted from the waitlist, you will be notified via email.

DIVISION LINKS

Registration Listing

SFLL Spring 2025 Challenger Baseball

WELCOME TO THE SPRING 2025 LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER BASEBALL REGISTRATION

San Francisco Little League offers inclusive and ability-adaptive programming to children, youth and young adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities ages 5+. Learn more about our program and which division is right for your child on our website: https://tinyurl.com/sfllchallenger.

Select "Show Details" for more information about a division.

Use this form to register your child to play in the 2025 SFLL Spring Challenger baseball season. Players must be 5-years-old or older as of September 1, 2025 to play Challenger baseball in the 2025 Spring season. The Spring season will run from Sunday, March 9, 2025 to sometime in early June. The Challenger baseball registration fee is $100.00. Financial support is available.

WHAT IS CHALLENGER BASEBALL?

SFLL's Challenger Division is for players with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities. The program provides children or youth over five years old (as of September 1, 2025) and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to join a baseball team, get some exercise, and learn some baseball skills with other kids in an informal, supportive environment. SFLL will be fielding teams for both kids+younger teens, and older teens+young adults in Spring 2025. We invite your child or children you know to join our program!

Challenger Little League baseball season runs from mid-March to mid-June, and includes about ten games on Sunday afternoons. Home games are played at either Riordan High School or at SFLL's fields on Treasure Island. Home games are interspersed with away games with Challenger teams in Marin, Oakland or on the Peninsula.

Kids learn the basics of baseball, and how to play as part of a team. However, games are non-competitive, with full participation by all. Every player takes a turn at bat every inning, and always gets on base and gets to advance around the bases. There are no outs, no one keeps score, and everyone has a great time for one to two hours, once a week on Sunday afternoons.

Parents and coaches and occasionally players from Little League’s other programs provide support and as much (or little) assistance as each player wants or needs to participate to the best of their ability and enjoy the game. San Francisco Little League provides each player a uniform similar to those of other Little League teams. Most importantly—everyone has a great time!

We also offer a number of supplemental events, such as group attendance at Giants games, and an end-of-season June "Jamboree" with the other Bay Area teams we play. Most years, the San Francisco Giants have graciously also invited our kids to attend a "clinic" hosted by members of the Giants' team, always a highlight.

Little League’s Challenger Division was founded in 1989 and includes over 22,000 players nationally.

REGISTRATION FEES

The fee for Challenger Division registration is $100 (less than for other Little League divisions).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

SFLL offers scholarship assistance to any eligible player through our Fee Waivers program. Low income residents, children who are unhoused/Homeless, or families who participate in any of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (H.S.A.) administered programs such as MediCal, CalWORKS, Food Stamp, Public Housing Authority, or Foster Care, qualify for a 100% Fee Waiver. Even families who are not eligible for one of these programs but still need financial support can request a Fee Waiver.

Families can request Fee Waivers by self-attesting to your eligibility as outlined above later in this form. Scholarships are offered to all our programs and divisions, including Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball and Challenger ball. No applicant will be turned away for lack of funds.

Fee Waivers are made possible through registration fees and thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

We ask that you register before January 1, 2025 to ensure that we have time to allocate players and schedule games. We will do our best to accommodate players who register after January 1, but it does make our jobs a lot tougher when folks wait to register. Please note that early registration will also ensure that your child is able to participate in case available spaces on teams fill up this year!

SHARE WITH A FRIEND

If you know additional families who may be interested in Challenger baseball in the Spring, please send us their names or have them contact us. You can also refer them to the SFLL website: www.sfll.org/challenger.

Challenger - Little League Challenger Division

Registration closes on 03/01/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2025 to 06/01/2025
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$100.00

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Seniors - Little League Challenger Division

Registration closes on 03/01/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 03/02/2025 to 06/01/2025
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$100.00

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