2024 Challenger Baseball League

Registration for 2024 programs begins on January 1st.

Valpo Parks Challenger Baseball League is an adaptive sports program designed for individuals ages 5-22 who are physically or intellectually challenged and is centered around building skills both on and off the field. This program teaches basic baseball fundamentals, along with other necessary skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and bonding with other athletes in the community.               

Spring Program Details

  • Age: 5 - 22 years old by April 1, 2024
  • Dates: Sundays, *Late April - June 
  • Times: 11 am - 12 pm
  • Location: Samardzija Field at Tower Park 
  • Fee: $45 Resident / $54 Non-Resident
    Register for both seasons before April 12:
    •  $70 Resident / $84 Non-Resident  
  • Includes:  Jersey and Hat

Fall Program Details

  • Age: 5 - 22 years old by April 1, 2024
  • Dates: Sundays, Mid-Aug - Oct
  • Times: Sundays, 11 am - 12 pm
  • Location: Samardzija Field at Tower Park 
  • Fee: $45 Resident / $54 Non-Resident
    Register for both seasons before April 12:
    •  $70 Resident / $84 Non-Resident  

*exact season dates TBD

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given AFTER the registration deadline date for ANY reason.
  • All refunds requested prior to the deadline date are subject to be given as a credit back onto your account based on the Youth Sports Directors discretion.
  • Upon the Youth Sports Directors approval, all refunds are distributed back to participants through a check in the mail after approved at our parks board meeting.
    • All checks are subject to a $10 processing fee.
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Looking for Buddies

Make a difference! Valpo Parks is looking for “Buddies” to help with our Challenger Baseball League. This league is for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Buddies are used to assist the players in the areas of batting, fielding and base running when necessary.

No prior experience is necessary and there will be a buddy meeting prior to the season starting. Buddies are needed for this program at a 1:1 ratio and should be able to commit to attending each session

Challenger Baseball League - Volunteers Needed


Contact Us

  1. Madison Bell

    Youth Sports Director
    mbell@valpo.us
    Phone: 219-462-5144 ext. 6310

Player Information Form

  1. Challenger BASEBALL Form

Thank you to our 2022 Youth Sports Sponsors!

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