The Little League Challenger Division® is an exciting initiative that promotes inclusivity in sports, offering individuals with physical and intellectual challenges the chance to participate in baseball. Founded in 1989, it provides a supportive environment where players can experience the joys of the game, regardless of their abilities.

If a player with challenges can participate in traditional Little League programs with reasonable accommodations, they are encouraged to do so. This ensures that every individual has an opportunity to play in a way that best fits their needs. It’s a wonderful way to foster community, confidence, and teamwork!

The Challenger Division is open to individuals ages 4 to 18.

The division will meet once a week on Saturday.

Weekly activities will include various skills rotations and games.

March 8, 2025 - Season Starts

March 15, 2025 - Opening Day

April 14 - 20, 2025 - NO GAMES

April 26, 2025 - Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser

-Players are welcome to bring their own equipment but it is not necessary. The league has a variety of gloves, bats, and helmets available for the use and enjoyment of our players.

-Cleats are not required, but if you choose to wear them they must be plastic (no metal)

- Uniforms - Jersey (please double check that player and parent shirt sizes are correct before submitting the registration form), hat, socks, & belt will be provided by the league

-Pants - players may wear comfortable pants of their choice

You will be asked to Upload your player's Birth Certificate when filling out this registration. This will carry over year to year.

You will also need to Upload your Drivers License if you are volunteering. Little League success is based on its volunteers. We have plenty of opportunities for you as parents to get involved during the registration process, especially in concessions and umpiring.

Upon completion of your registration you will receive a confirmation email explaining important details on what you and your player will need for a successful season. PLEASE READ.

PLAY BALL !!!!

*Dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather

Little League is an international pastime that has been a fabric of societies throughout the world for 75 years. Since its founding in 1939 by Carl Stoltz, Little League has instilled leadership, character, courage and loyalty in all that participate, including the nearly 1.5 million adult volunteers. Little League can be found in more than 80 countries worldwide with more than 2.4 million children participating each year. Little League has celebrated many milestones due to the dedication of its players, parents and volunteers.

Barrier Islands Little League currently offers the following Softball programs:

- Coach Pitch (Ages 6 to 8)

- Minors (Ages 9 to 11)

- Juniors (Ages 12 to 14)

Age determination for a Little League Softball player is the age of the child on December 31, 2024. Please use this Age Calculator to confirm league age for your player's program and register for the corresponding division.

Barrier Islands Little League is a nonprofit organization and operates on a tight budget with minimal carryover from year-to-year. The majority of the money collected for registration fees goes to uniforms, equipment, field supplies, and insurance. We use Concessions, Sponsorships, and Fundraising to help those who have hardships and cannot afford to pay some or all of the registration costs. These funds also help pay the additional costs for field use, lighting, umpires, concessions supplies, and cleaning. You can apply for a grant to cover registration fees here. Refunds may be given on a case-by-case basis based on successful fundraising efforts, the understanding of potential financial hardship, and the overall cost incurred by the league at the time of request. We ask that if your child is not able to play, instead of a refund, you will accept a credit to use toward the next season. Given the expenses our program is faced with throughout the year, any donation is greatly appreciated.

January 13 - 17, 2025 - players are required to attend one evaluation to be eligible for the draft. Exact dates and times will be announced in January. If your player does not attend an evaluation, she will still be placed on a team.

Managers only required to attend the week of January 20, 2025

All divisions begin the week of January 27, 2025. Two practices per week, on Tuesday and Thursday, for 1h 30min each.

All divisions begin the week of March 3, 2025. Two games per week, on Tuesday and Thursday.

February 24, 26, 27, 2025 - Scorekeeper Training

March 15, 2025 - Opening Day

April 14 - 20, 2025 - NO GAMES

April 26, 2025 - Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser

May 10, 2025 - Pitch Hit & Run Local Qualifier Competition

Each player will need the following:

- Glove - Have players name written on it

- Plastic Cleats (not metal) - recommend wearing cleats, but not necessary, especially in younger divisions

- Pants - White , grey, or black pants, full length or knicker-style

League will provide the following:

- Uniforms - Jersey (please double check that player and parent shirt sizes are correct before submitting the registration form), Hat, Socks, & Belt

- Helmets with facemask

- Bats - You are welcome to purchase your own but we provide bats

You will be asked to Upload your player's Birth Certificate when filling out this registration. This will carry over year to year.

You will also need to Upload your Drivers License if you are volunteering. Little League success is based on its volunteers, we have plenty of opportunities for you as parents to get involved during the registration process, especially in concessions and umpiring.

Upon completion of your registration you will receive a confirmation email explaining important details on what you and your player will need for a successful season. PLEASE READ.

PLAY BALL !!!

*Dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather