Merrillville Challenger Little LeagueAbout Challenger Little League: Challenger Little League is to enable boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. The league is designed for the players to succeed in the game of baseball and enjoy all the benefits that Little League has to offer. More than skills of baseball are learned through the experience, the socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of self-esteem and the joy of being on a team. We encourage FUN and FRIENDSHIP where everyone is a winner, there are no losers!! About Merrillville Challenger Little League: Thanks to Merrillville Little League, the Challengers had land earmarked for them for a baseball field of their own. But due to broken promises, time constraints and lack of equipment, in the Spring of 2005, all that was there was a pile of dirt waiting to be spread in the outfield, a concession stand floor with no walls or roof and dugouts with no benches. In 2005, Van Prooyen Builders, who recruited landscapers, bricklayers and others to donate time and materials finished the field in 3 months. The field features the same dimensions as other Little League fields, but has some modifications that allow even children in wheelchairs to participate. These include paths from the dugout to home plate and extra wide entrances to the two dugouts. The field also features a sprinkler system and a concession stand. How you can help: The Challenger League always needs help maintaining the fields and financial support, you can contact Mike Knight @ mlknightt@sbcglobal.net or call 219.512.3696 to help. The Northwest Indiana Times Articles on Merrillville Challenger League: Article 1- May 22, 2005 Article 2- June 5, 2005 Article 3- August 4, 2005 Article 4- August 29, 2005 Article 5- August 1, 2006 |
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