Information and photos courtesy of Michelle Martin:
In 2003, Glenn Castan, then University City Little League President, partnered with Dan Harvey to start the Challenger program at University City Little League (UCLL).
The Challenger program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and developmental challenges. Participants enjoy the sport of baseball in a fun, safe, and friendly environment.
Dan Harvey managed the team from 2003-2015. The new manager is Rob Dreher (former head coach of Clairemont High Baseball).
Recently, the University City High School baseball team players have volunteered their time to be “buddies” to the Challenger players. In Challenger games, buddies help their challenged partners by acting as guides around the base paths, assisting with fielding and batting.
The home team provides buddies for the visiting team as well. The UCHS baseball team have also invited fellow high school Challenger players to come to their games, because, they’ve learned that everyone just wants to “play ball.”
All are invited to watch the remaining Challenger home games at Standley Park softball field, next to Standley Middle School, on Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 AM, and the All-Star Games on June 18 starting at 1:00 PM. For more info, go to http://www.ucll.org/.
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