Guest guest Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 - I can second that part about the kids and the parents, and what a great sense of fun and comraderie there is to be had. Your description makes me miss those years. Maybe you can send a pic of Kendra in her uniform to to post! ;-) in Ma. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Today Challenger Little League had its first game of the season in our town. If you are thinking that Little League would be fun for your child but that a typical team may not be quite the right place at this time, I encourage you to contact your local Little League program and see if there is a local 'challenger' team. If there isn't one nearby, perhaps you might consider starting one. Watching the kids play on the Little League Challenger team, with whatever supports are helpful to the child, reminds me a lot of a story we have read from time to time on the list. It is the story of the student in a school in Brooklyn for children with learning difficulties. Ultimately perfection was found in the response of baseball playing teammates on opposing teams who assisted the child in achieving a home run. In Challenger Little League, if a player does well with a parent directing their vision to where the ball is, or having a friend push a wheelchair, or being assisted in hitting a ball, that is what happens. Spectators are often known to cheer both teams on at the same time. Kendra loves the team and the season. I think she originally loved being on the team as she remembered watching her brother and sister over the years get their uniforms and go to practice and games. The families we have met on the teams have been really awesome. Several have tried to learn some sign to communicate with Kendra. wendy Mom to Kendra, and Camille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 , I know what you mean about missing the years when certain fun things happen. As a matter of fact, we thought we were done with the Little League/Babe Ruth years when graduated from high school. But then, when least expected, the Challenger Little League materialized and Kendra took a great liking to it. I'll try to get a picture to next week after the practice or game. If we are lucky, maybe by the time Kendra finishes Little League Challenger Baseball, perhaps there will be a grandchild coming along who will move into t-ball and all that follows. Hehe, don't tell Camille about this little nudge. :-) She and Nick are close to celebrating their first anniversary and I've not heard any words about b-a-b-i-e-s yet. wendy :-) Re: Little League - play ball - I can second that part about the kids and the parents, and what a great sense of fun and comraderie there is to be had. Your description makes me miss those years. Maybe you can send a pic of Kendra in her uniform to to post! ;-) in Ma. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 That is great and I am always looking for things for Eva to do when she is older and I know our parks and rec have some special needs programs but I don't see much else around here. I am so glad you have the little league program near you and I hope to see a game like that one day!! Hugs, Crystal mom to (11), (3), and Eva (22 month old CHARGEr) wife to Dan in Illinois > > Today Challenger Little League had its first game of the season in our town. > > If you are thinking that Little League would be fun for your child but that a typical team may not be quite the right place at this time, I encourage you to contact your local Little League program and see if there is a local 'challenger' team. If there isn't one nearby, perhaps you might consider starting one. > > Watching the kids play on the Little League Challenger team, with whatever supports are helpful to the child, reminds me a lot of a story we have read from time to time on the list. It is the story of the student in a school in Brooklyn for children with learning difficulties. Ultimately perfection was found in the response of baseball playing teammates on opposing teams who assisted the child in achieving a home run. > > In Challenger Little League, if a player does well with a parent directing their vision to where the ball is, or having a friend push a wheelchair, or being assisted in hitting a ball, that is what happens. Spectators are often known to cheer both teams on at the same time. Kendra loves the team and the season. I think she originally loved being on the team as she remembered watching her brother and sister over the years get their uniforms and go to practice and games. > > The families we have met on the teams have been really awesome. Several have tried to learn some sign to communicate with Kendra. > > wendy > Mom to Kendra, and Camille > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 my town has a challenger league and i think its great nathan is a little small yet hopefully it will still be around when he gets old enough mommy to {18 month old CHARGEr} > > Today Challenger Little League had its first game of the season in our town. > > If you are thinking that Little League would be fun for your child but that a typical team may not be quite the right place at this time, I encourage you to contact your local Little League program and see if there is a local 'challenger' team. If there isn't one nearby, perhaps you might consider starting one. > > Watching the kids play on the Little League Challenger team, with whatever supports are helpful to the child, reminds me a lot of a story we have read from time to time on the list. It is the story of the student in a school in Brooklyn for children with learning difficulties. Ultimately perfection was found in the response of baseball playing teammates on opposing teams who assisted the child in achieving a home run. > > In Challenger Little League, if a player does well with a parent directing their vision to where the ball is, or having a friend push a wheelchair, or being assisted in hitting a ball, that is what happens. Spectators are often known to cheer both teams on at the same time. Kendra loves the team and the season. I think she originally loved being on the team as she remembered watching her brother and sister over the years get their uniforms and go to practice and games. > > The families we have met on the teams have been really awesome. Several have tried to learn some sign to communicate with Kendra. > > wendy > Mom to Kendra, and Camille > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 wendy, challenger baseball is growing here as well. erika has been playing for several years. her team has children with a variety of dissabilites. we have met alot of wonderful people., some children, including erika use the t-ball, it works great. have fun! Cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Cathie, I'm so glad participates in Challenger baseball also. We should get a picture of and Kendra together in their baseball uniforms while at the conference. :-) Mom to Kendra, and Camille Re: Little League - play ball wendy, challenger baseball is growing here as well. erika has been playing for several years. her team has children with a variety of dissabilites. we have met alot of wonderful people., some children, including erika use the t-ball, it works great. have fun! Cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 - That is great. Our town has " buddy baseball " for kids with all disabilities. We are looking forward to Ethan playing. He is not eligible until he is 6 years old, but his brother is very excited for him to play just like he does. They just built a brand new field which is handicap accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, etc to play on the field. Thanks for suggesting it to the group. Jody - mom to Ethan (4.5 yrs) and (7.5 yrs) Jody - mom to Ethan (ChARGE) and --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Jody, I love hearing of the handicap accessible field. While I've heard of similar parks, I hadn't heard of such fields until you mentioned them. No doubt will be a great buddy for Ethan on the field a year and a half down the road. :-) Mom to Kendra. and Camille Re: Little League - play ball - That is great. Our town has " buddy baseball " for kids with all disabilities. We are looking forward to Ethan playing. He is not eligible until he is 6 years old, but his brother is very excited for him to play just like he does. They just built a brand new field which is handicap accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, etc to play on the field. Thanks for suggesting it to the group. Jody - mom to Ethan (4.5 yrs) and (7.5 yrs) Jody - mom to Ethan (ChARGE) and --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 , this is such a great story!! I can't wait to see Kendra in her uniform!!! pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 , wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a thought! The team that plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue uniform! does not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have their picture on 's door! Cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 , I would love to see Kendra play. I keep picturing her standing there with her cap tipped to the side scuffing her toe in the dirt informing the ump that " That was NOT a strike! " Geez, I miss you guys. Casey ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Pam, So now we need a ball field, and a few coaches, balls and bats! we have the kids! cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Cathie, This is such a great idea!!! And all the kids in their uniforms!! To me, there is great fundraising opportunity here! pam > > > > > , > wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after > conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a thought! The > team that > plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue uniform! does > not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! > Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have their > picture on 's door! > Cathie > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > http://www.aol.com. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 we are starting tball at the y in april, i can't wait! my little guy loves baseball, i'll help him run the bases, since the ground is more than likely uneven, but otherwise, he's a natural. mom to 3 yr old CHargEr, trach/gbutton/fundo > > > > > > > > > > > , > > wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after > > conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a thought! The > > team that > > plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue uniform! does > > not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! > > Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have their > > picture on 's door! > > Cathie > > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free > > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > > http://www.aol.com. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 CAthie, true, but maybe it becomes a big photo op instead! pam Re: Little League - play ball Pam, So now we need a ball field, and a few coaches, balls and bats! we have the kids! cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Have a wonderful time!!! wendy Mom to Kendra, and Camille Re: Little League - play ball we are starting tball at the y in april, i can't wait! my little guy loves baseball, i'll help him run the bases, since the ground is more than likely uneven, but otherwise, he's a natural. mom to 3 yr old CHargEr, trach/gbutton/fundo > > > > > > > > > > > , > > wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after > > conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a thought! The > > team that > > plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue uniform! does > > not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! > > Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have their > > picture on 's door! > > Cathie > > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free > > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > > http://www.aol.com. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yeah, we miss you, too, Case. Anytime you can make it down here, we'll set up a game. :-) wendy :-) mom to Kendra, and Camille Re: Little League - play ball , I would love to see Kendra play. I keep picturing her standing there with her cap tipped to the side scuffing her toe in the dirt informing the ump that " That was NOT a strike! " Geez, I miss you guys. Casey __________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Pam, I'll get that picture as soon as possible. :-) Mom to Kendra, and Camille RE: Little League - play ball , this is such a great story!! I can't wait to see Kendra in her uniform!!! pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Cathie, that is so sweet that their picture is still on the door!! :-) I love your idea of the game. Let's think on it and see what materializes. Best to both of you, wendy Mom to Kendra, and Camille Re: Little League - play ball , wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a thought! The team that plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue uniform! does not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have their picture on 's door! Cathie <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > , > > > wouldn't it be fun to actually have a ball game before or after > > > conference????? I am sure that would not be possible, but a > thought! The > > > team that > > > plays with has a great sponsor. She has a red and blue > uniform! does > > > not like to wear hats, but that is something we are working on! > > > Cant wait to see you and Kendra again this summer! I still have > their > > > picture on 's door! > > > Cathie > > > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now > offers free > > > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > > > http://www.aol.com. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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