Challenger Baseball Etobicoke
“IN A LEAGUE, ON A TEAM, IN A UNIFORM”
What is Challenger Baseball?
Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The program is designed to teach its athletes the core life skills inherent to baseball, including teamwork, communication, determination, resiliency, inclusion, support and courage. Challenger Baseball ensures every athlete has the opportunity to play in a fun and safe environment where they learn to become more independent, build confidence and self-esteem, improve their communication skills and set and achieve their own personal goals.
Who can play Challenger Baseball?
To be eligible to participate in Challenger Baseball, participants must have a physical disability, intellectual disability, cognitive delay, or developmental disability.
Player Registration
Register now for the 2025 Challenger season. Player registration includes a baseball jersey and cap.
Volunteers
Looking for Volunteers!
- Volunteers are assigned (one-on-one, where possible) to each participant
- Assist the Challenger players with their involvement in the game
- Assist players in how to hold the bat and swing, pushing wheelchairs around the base path, and providing protection from batted balls.
These are just a few of the ways the volunteers offer a better experience for the Challenger Baseball participants.
Volunteer today to help with Challenger Baseball.
Schedule
| Game # | Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
| 2 | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| 3 | Friday, June 6, 2025 |
| 4 | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| 5 | Friday, June 20, 2025 |
| 6 | Friday, June 27, 2025 |
| 7 | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| 8 | Friday, July 11, 2025 |
| 9 | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| 10 | Friday, July 25, 2025 (Trophies and Pizza) |
Location
Queensway Park - South Diamond (8 Avon Park Dr., Toronto)
Questions?
For more information about EBA Challenger Baseball email challenger@etobicokebaseball.com
