With much excitement, we are announcing the Tuckahoe Little League Challenger Division Buddy Program for Spring 2022! As you may be aware, Tuckahoe Little League has a specially designed baseball field within the park called the Challenger Field. The Challenger Field provides our athletes with special needs the same opportunities and a safe place to safely learn, showcase, and develop their skills and love for baseball with their friends and peers at TLL. To assist our talented Challenger athletes this spring season, we would love to have a select group of Buddies. Each athlete is fantastically unique, so your duties will vary but may include:

• Helping to direct athletes to their correct bases.
• Assisting in fielding balls if necessary
• Generally assisting the games and practices stay safe and fun.

All games and practices for our Challenger crew will be held at TLL, and their schedule is set as follows:

• Practices on Wednesdays from 6-7pm: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 and 6/8
• Games on Fridays from 6:30pm-8:30 pm: 4/22, 5/20, and 6/3.

If you are interested in being a Buddy, you must:

• be 12+ years old
• Have reliable transportation.

Ideally, it would be nice if you could make each practice and game. There may be an occasional conflict with your team schedule, and that's ok. The Challenger athletes will look forward to seeing your smiley face and their new friends, so consistency is important.

• Be responsible, kind, patient, encouraging, and practice great sportsmanship.
• Enjoy helping your friends and peers.
• Be willing to meet and make new friends.

This is a wonderful time and opportunity to make new friends, grow with our Challenger athletes, and share your love of the sport with a fellow peer. Oh, and you can also earn some volunteer hours. These are just a few of the many, many perks. If you are interested or have any questions, please email [email protected].