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Challenger Baseball @ Topham Park
| In partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and Challenger Baseball, Topham Park is proud to announce the launch of Challenger Baseball@Topham Park. Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program specifically designed to empower people 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. | |
Registration: Register online
Cost: There is no cost for Challenger Baseball@Topham Park
| Dates (Sundays) | Times |
|---|---|
| April 27 | 9:00-9:45am |
| May 4 | 9:00-9:45am |
| May 11 | 9:00-9:45am |
| May 18 | 9:00-9:45am |
| May 25 | 9:00-9:45am |
| June 1 | 9:00-9:45am |
| June 8 | 9:00-9:45am |
| June 15 | 9:00-9:45am |
| June 22 | 9:00-9:45am |
Location: Topham Park is located in the east end of Toronto in East York (St. Clair and O'Connor area). The diamonds are located behind Selwyn Public School, off Selwyn Ave, north of St. Clair Ave. Google Maps
Uniforms and Equipment: Topham Park will provide a glove, jersey and baseball hat for each player to wear and keep. We recommend players wear long pants and athletic shoes. Players do not need to provide any equipment.
Volunteers are an integral part of Challenger Baseball. We encourage siblings, family, friends and the Topham community to volunteer. Volunteers will receive jerseys and hats. Because a police check is required (paid for by the league), we ask for all volunteers to register using our Challenger Baseball Volunteer Registration form.
- Be a Buddy: We will offer you a quick training and you will be assigned to a player on the field to support them throughout the season.
- Be a Parent Greeter: This role greets all players and families as they enter the field. They help to ensure players are connected to their buddies and parents are introduced to ways to support their athletes. They also help create opportunities for parents to connect with each other.
- Be an Assistant Coach: Help in the creation of practice plans and in the running of practices and games. Assistant Coaches receive specialized training from Jays Care Foundation to ensure they feel equipped to support the program.