GNBL Champions Division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of team sports in America’s favorite pastime. It is our goal to provide an environment that enhances the participants’ self-esteem, physical mobility, and embodies the spirit of teamwork and community.

Champions is open to all participants between the ages of 4 and 23 years old, or who remain in a school setting, with needs that would prevent them from playing in a traditional baseball or softball program.

Games will be every Saturday.  Times are TBD and last 1 hour.

The Buddy system will be allowed and encouraged in both levels of play. These buddies will assist their player catch, field, and throw; and as necessary, get around the bases. These buddies can be traditional participants of baseball and softball, family or community members.

The focus is on having fun and learning.  During games, each player on the roster shall bat each inning and shall play defensively each inning.   No score will be kept.  There will be no outs based on strikes, and no three outs to end the inning.  Defensive players will try to get outs at bases, but offensive players will occupy the base even if called out. 

Every player will be provided a shirt and hat.  More details will be provided by the Division Directors and Coaches.

To register a player, click here.

To register as a volunteer, follow instructions on our Volunteers page.

Please contact Champions Directors for more information: [email protected]