Challenger Facebook 2024(Facebook Cover) (7)

Spring Training Sponsored by Melo Roofing

We are excited to get the 2025 season under way! First up will be Spring Training sessions sponsored by Melo Roofing and hosted by Perfect Practice. Senior Division Coach Mike Newman, Coach Sam from the Junior Division and many other coaches will review the basics of baseball with the goal of increasing skills including hitting, catching and throwing. Space is limited to the first 30 players to sign up!

WHEN: Saturdays from April 26th – May 31st

WHERE: Perfect Practice located at 130 Hiawatha Pl, Syracuse, NY 13208.

SESSION TIMES:

3-4 PM – Junior Spring Training – All players who are under 15 and are on the Orange, Purple, Grey, Red, Green or Dark Blue team who play at Mattydale.

4-5 PM – Adult Spring Training – Players who are older than 15 and are on the tie dye teams that play at Carrier Park.

5-6 PM – Senior Spring Training – Seniors are on the Mets or Yankees.

Here is a link to sign up!

WCNY CHALLENGER DOCUMENTARY

WCNY GAME OF THE WEEK

WCNY produced this comprehensive look at our league and our trip to the World Series.

Here is a link to all of the games that were aired:

ABOUT US

Syracuse Challenger Baseball is not only a place where special needs children and adults can play baseball. Our community welcomes all children and adults to a relaxed setting where everyone, regardless of age or ability has an opportunity to create friendships around the team sport of baseball.

The Challenger League in Syracuse is the oldest Little League program for special needs children in the country. The program was started in the 1980’s by parents in Eastwood, lead by Skip Soule, who wanted their children to play baseball. Because of the commitment of those parents and parents who came after, the league has grown to become the largest Challenger League in the US with over 250 children and adults playing baseball under the umbrella of the local District 8 Little League. Syracuse is proud that their parents, volunteers and local businesses have continued to support this league and make it the envy of leagues around the country.

CARRIER PARK SUPERFIELD FUND

YES YOU CAN PLAY

Syracuse Challenger Baseball is the oldest and largest baseball league for adults and children with disabilities in the world. Players from across Central New York have the opportunity to create friendships around the team sport of baseball. Watching a Syracuse Challenger Baseball game is a magical experience where all worries melt away and the joy of being part of a team fills the air. New parents get in on conversations about parenting, schools, and what they are feeding their kids for dinner. All this happens while laughter and cheers ring out from the fun happening on the fields.

The season runs from June through July. For our junior and adult leagues, the teams play for fun. There is no score during the games. Plus strikes, walks, and outs are not counted. The game lets every player get to bat and make a hit. When everyone has batted, the next team has a turn at the plate. Parents, coaches, family members, and friends are all encouraged to assist with batting, fielding, running, and throwing as necessary. The league prides itself on good sportsmanship and cheering every player as they do their best. The senior league plays at a higher skill level where players play the field and are ready to chase line drives or even home runs..

448321575_18324883732127370_6918348661910922779_n

The Syracuse Challenger League was started by Skip Soule and a group of parents in Eastwood. Because of their commitment and the vision of those that have managed the league since then, the league has grown to become the largest Challenger League in the US with over 250 children and adults. Syracuse is proud that parents, volunteers, and local businesses have continued to support our league and make it a model for other cities around the country.