Challenger Baseball is looking for volunteers. We need buddies (kids and young adults ages 10-20 who don't have disabilities) to help our kids who have developmental disabilities play baseball. For example, buddies help push players using wheelchairs around the base paths after a hit and help players get balls that get past them in the field.

SPRING SEASON: Games at Tilles Park in St. Louis, Madison County, Illinois, and Farmington, Missouri are on Saturday mornings; games in Pike County, Missouri are on Sunday afternoons.

FALL SEASON: Games at Ranken Jordan take place on Saturday mornings; games at Pacific Youth Athletic Park in Franklin County take place on Sunday afternoons.

Our buddies not only support our players on the field, but they also contribute in broader ways. Social interaction among players and buddies often gives players a completely new outlet for communication and exchange. Over the years, long-lasting friendships have been forged through Challenger baseball. We've found that the players aren't the only ones who benefit. (Buddies are not required to attend all games. Come as often as you can, even if it's just one game. We'll take all the help we can get!)

Many adults have inquired about volunteering as buddies for Challenger Baseball. We feel very strongly that children and young adults ages 10 to 20 make the best buddies for our players as they play baseball. Adults can make the biggest difference by making it out to the games and cheering on the players.

If you would like to be a Challenger buddy or know someone who might be interested, please register by mail or online below.

For registration questions, please contact Buck Smith at 314-822-2518 or e-mail him at buck@challengerbaseball.org.

NOTE: In most instances, this program can be used toward required community service projects in schools.

There are two ways to register:

1. Register by Mail
Just download the buddy registration PDF form, print it out, fill it in, and send it to:

St. Louis Challenger Baseball
402 N. Geyer Road
St. Louis, MO 63122

Farmington Buddy Registration PDF Form
Madison County Buddy Registration PDF Form
Pike County Buddy Registration PDF Form
St. Louis Buddy Registration PDF Form

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2. Register Online
Simply fill out our online buddy registration form below and you're automatically enrolled and will receive information shortly: