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Paul D'Agostino - 2010 Challenger Division

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{Season Schedule is not yet finalized except for the dates of games - Updates are pending}

 
2010 SEASON SCHEDULE
 
 
 
SPRING SCHEDULE
   
April  3   *      CHALLENGER GENERAL MEETING
                     & UNIFORM PICK-UP
                      10 am - 11 am @ Rainbow Center
                      (34 St. & Buffalo Ave.)
            {Map of Center is on "Our Location" page}
 
April 18 *      PARADE DAY
                      
            PARADE DAY ACTIVITIES
 
          Opening Day Parade - meet at 10:15 am 
          by Sears parking lot on Spiegelhagen Street
          at Wellwood Avenue. 
 
          Outback Steakhouse will be cooking/selling
          burgers, hot dogs, and chicken......
 
 
April  25 * Game 1  9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles
                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
 
               PICTURE DAY - FREE MEMORY MATE!
 
    Blue Jays & Angels - Pictures taken @ 10 am
    Yankees & Orioles - Pictures taken @ 10:30 am
           { RAIN DATE = May 10th}
 
         "Buddy Ball" Team = Major
 
 
May   2  * Game 2   9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles
                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
       
          "Buddy Ball" Team = Major
 
 
May  9 * Game 3  9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles
                          10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
 
                      HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
 
           "Buddy Ball" Team = Major
 
May 14   *    - SPECIAL NIGHT GAME -
                   @ Babylon Town Hall
                   7:30 pm to 9 pm
                   LALL Yankees & Orioles
                   versus Massapequa
                   Challenger Division teams.
 
May 16 * Game 4 11am  -  ALL Teams
 
                      These games will be played
                      at the East Meadow Challenger
                      ball field. Map and directions are
                      on the right-side of this web page.
 
May 21   *    - SPECIAL NIGHT GAME -
                   @ Babylon Town Hall
                   7:30 pm to 9 pm
                   LALL Yankees & Orioles
                   versus East Meadow
                   Challenger Division teams
 
May 23 * Game 5   @ Massapequa Burns Park
                                  3:00 - 5:00 pm
                      Combo Team - Yankees & Orioles
                      Combo Team - Blue Jays & Angels
                      
                      Map and directions are on the
                      right-side of this web page.     
 
May 28   *   - SPECIAL NIGHT GAME -
                  @ Babylon Town Hall
                   7:30 pm to 9 pm
                   LALL Yankees & Orioles
                   versus _________
                   Challenger Division teams.
 
May 30 * Game 6 -  9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles
                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
       
          "Buddy Ball" Team = Major
                                      
 
June   4  *    All-Star Night Game
                   Special Events TBA
 
ALL TEAMS ARRIVE AT 7:30 pm
       for Opening Ceremony
 
       Blue Jays and Angels, play at 8 pm
       
       Yankees vs. Orioles, play at 9:15 pm
 
       Raffles, 50/50, and lots more...
 
 
June  6  * Game 7   9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles
                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
                                     
           "Buddy Ball" Team = Major
 
June 12  *  LALL Awards Day - Babylon Town Hall Schedule:
 
                   10 am to 2 pm - Play Games (See Below)
                    Noon to 2 pm - Outback Steakhouse Cookout
                    2 pm - 4 pm   - Trophy {Non-Challenger} Ceremonies

TUG OF WAR                 BEAN BAG TOSS      

TATOOS                          BOOM BOX AND CD’S 

BASKETBALL HOOPS   RUNNING BASES           

WATER BALOONS         HULA HOOPS                  

SACK RACES                  VOLLEY BALL                 

PARENTS SOFTBALL GAME 

DUNK TANK                   HOME RUN DERBY

WHIFFLE BALL GAMES

June 13  * Game 8   9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles

                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels
 

June 13  * Game 9   9:00 am  -  Yankees & Orioles

                           10:30 am  -  Blue Jays & Angels                                     
           
 
June 27    *     Challenger Trophy & Picnic Day
                      Noon start - Rain or Shine
 
                      Once again, Antonette's Restaurant has graciously
                      donated the food for our picnic!!!
 
                      Be sure to visit their fine restaurant and thank
                     Jimmy & Staff in person for their continued support!
 
                      There will be "Fun & Games" courtesy of the
                      Kraeusen Klub of the Black Forest Brew Haus.  
                      (weather permitting)
 
                      Players will receive their Trophies & Goodie Bags! 
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2010 SEASON SCHEDULE
 
FALL BALL SCHEDULE
 
 
WE WILL BE USING THE SAME UNIFORMS AS SPRING!!
 
IMPORTANT NOTE - THE CONCESSION HUT
WILL NOT BE OPEN DURING FALL BALL.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!
 
 

 
Game 1 - 9/__/10,
 
 
Game 2 - 10/__/10,
 
 
Game 3 - 10/__/10,
 
 
Game 4 - 10/__/10,
 
 
Game 5 -  10/__/10, @ East Meadow
                {map on lower right of webpage}
                ALL TEAMS meet @ 11am 
 
 
More info to follow.....
 
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To All Returning and New Challenger Division Players
 

Welcome to the 2010 Baseball Season of the Lindenhurst American Little League – Paul D’Agostino Challenger Division. The Challenger Division is open to all children with disabilities from ages 5 to 21 from the start of our first scheduled game. The fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give you a chance to play baseball to the best of your ability. Playing with baseball equipment on Little League fields, Challenger Division participants learn not only the fundamentals of baseball, but also how it feels to pull together as a team, being cheered by family and friends. There is no Registration Fee for playing on the Challenger Little League team due to the extreme generousity of our Sponsors. Please patronize our Sponsors and remember to Thank Them!

 
If you have a friend that would like to play baseball, or know of anyone looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday morning, either by volunteering to help as a coach or a buddy, or any aspect of the program, please ask him or her to email either:
 
Anthony Chironno, Director / Challenger League Board Member
 
Dave Barrett, Asst. Director / Challenger League Board Member
 
Below find links to download the necessary forms to participate in Challenger Baseball. Please scan and email back the forms to us, or simply mail them to us at the address listed on the bottom of this web page.

Click here to download the 2010 Season Announcement

Click here to download the 2010 Season Registration-Health Form

Click here to download the Challenger 2010 Volunteer Application file

2010 Season Team Names are as follows:
 
9:00 am starting time ===> Yankees, Orioles
 
10:30 am starting time ===> Angels, Blue Jays
 
 
 
 

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TO VISIT PRIOR YEARS' CHALLENGER WEBSITE PICTURES, CLICK ON THE BELOW LINKS.
 
 
 
2008-Spring
 
2008-Fall
 
2008-Buddy Ball
 
 
 
 
 
 

*** NEW ***
 
Click <Here> for Our "Challenger Bulletin Board".
 
The Purpose for Our "Challenger Bulletin Board" is to Share Awareness for Other Programs Available to Our Children. Feel Free to See The Challenger Director to Make Inclusions To the Bulletin Board. Lindenhurst American Little League has no Affiliations With, or Recommends the Use Of, Any of These Programs.
 
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Challenger Sponsors- 2010
 
 

These are the Businesses & People that enable us to reach our goals! Please patronize them and encourage others to do the same!
 
 

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2701 Merrick Rd.
Bellmore, NY 11710

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60 East Jefryn Blvd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 492-2100
 

Kraeusen Klub of the Black Forest Brew Haus
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2015 New Highway Farmingdale NY 11735

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If anyone has any ideas, or photos, for improving this website, please contact Anthony at: Challenger@LindyAmerican.org 

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Challenger Activity Board
 
 

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The performers of the "Challenger Baseball Song" will be on Long Island soon! Visit them and enjoy their family show at the below listed locations - See you there......

 

February 13 Saturday
Long Island Childrens Museum - 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, New York - 1pm and 3pm - 516-224-5800

February 14 Sunday
Long Island Childrens Museum- 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, New York - 1pm and 3pm - 516-224-5800

 
 
 

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LALL Challenger
"Duck-Day"
 
Long Island Ducks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish
 
Come watch the Long Island Ducks play on Sunday, July 18, 2010. The game starts at 5:05 pm and be sure to wear your Challenger uniform. Tickets are only $10 each and we have 100 Reserved Seats Available. Tix can be purchased between April 25 and May 27. CASH ONLY and First Come, First Served.
 
 

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Long Island Challenger
"Duck-Day"
 
Long Island Ducks vs. ?
 
Come watch the Long Island Ducks play against the _________ on Sunday, July __, 2010. The game starts at 5:05 pm and be sure to wear your Challenger uniform. ALL LONG ISLAND CHALLENGER TEAMS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL DAY!
 
Regular tickets are still available for purchase at Duck's Stadium.


90 minutes before the start of the game, you can join in the Pre-Game Picnic package. The picnic includes a 90-minute, all you can eat buffet with hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, ribs, roasted corn, tossed salad, Pepsi beverages, cookies, potato chips, snacks, watermelon, potato, and macaroni salad.

Prices (includes box seat ticket):
$__ per adult
$__ per child (ages 9 and under)
 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
If there are any questions not addressed on this page,
feel free to contact us directly!

Are there practice sessions?
 
No. Challenger Baseball is non-competative Division with a main goal of having the players enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. With limited field availability, our players will learn as they play.
 

Do I need to purchase my player's equipment?
 
No. We have a supply of bats, balls, baseball mits, and batting helmuts of varied sizes. If your player has their own equipment, please ensure their names are on them lest they may become misplaced. We gladly accept
donations of baseball equipment!
 

What is a Challenger "Buddy"?
 
The Challenger "Buddies" assist the Challenger players on the field but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.
We encourage all to participate in our games!
 

Why do I have to fill out a "Registration/Health" form each season for my player?
 
There are several reasons for this. Little League insurance covers all players while on the ball field. Their requirements dictate the completion of these forms. Further, in case of an accident, a signed medical release form is necessary to afford immediate First Aid. Simply stated, No signed forms, no ball play on the field!
 

Are there other Long Island Challenger Divisions?
 
Yes! Little League's Website will soon include a search feature by zip code to find your closest Challenger Division. If below listed town is underlined, you may visit their website by clicking on the town name.
 
Nassau County
 
Carle Place
Garden City
Garden City South
Mineola
Valley Stream
West Hempstead
Franklin Square
Baldwin
 
Suffolk County
 
Melville
Hampton Bays
Commack
Holbrook
West Islip

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Once again, we will be playing Challenger Baseball Games with other Long Island District Teams. More details to be announced in the near future...
 
 
- at East Meadow {Map Below}
 
Southern Parkway to exit 22 North (Meadowbrook Pkwy) to Exit M5 (Hempstead Tpke heading East). Make right turn at first traffic light onto Merrick Ave. heading south. Proceed to first traffic light make right turn to EMLL Baseball Field Complex.

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 - Burns Park, Massapequa {map below}
 

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This Fund Raiser CD highlights the Challenger Baseball Song. The lyrics for this song were co-written by the LALL Challenger Division Director, Anthony Chironno, and his long time friend, Ben Rudnick. This song is performed by "Ben Rudnick and Friends" and has been endorsed by National Little League. This CD is being utilized as a fund raising item with the proceeds from the sale of this CD going to support individual Challenger Division programs within the United States and internationally as well.
 
In addition to the Challenger Baseball Song, Ben Rudnick and Friends have included five of their most requested songs, guaranteed to delight the entire family.
 
Please support our Challenger Division by purchasing this CD. Encourage others to purchase them at a mere $10 per copy. In addition to supporting LALL, contributors will have an enjoyable music CD the whole family can enjoy as well!
 
Contact our Challenger Division Director, Anthony Chironno, for order/purchase information or simply purchase these CDs at the LALL Concession Stand! 
 
For BULK PURCHASE by other Challenger Division Directors for fund raising purposes, contact either Anthony Chironno or Ben Rudnick directly by email:
 
       Anthony Chironno                      Ben Rudnick
 
or simply visit the National Little League Website Merchandise Page < Click Here >.
 
To Download the Challenger Baseball Song ringtone, <Click Here>.
 
 

Click here to download more information regarding Fundraising with the Challenger Baseball Song CD

2009 Season - Challenger All-Star Game & Trophy/Picnic Day Contributors
 

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2701 Merrick Rd.
Bellmore, NY 11710

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Black Forest Brew Haus
2015 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 391-9500

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Giacomo Jack’s
248 South Ketcham Avenue
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-2722

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Peet’s Coffee & Tea
 
www.peets.com

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South Shore Outdoor
62 W. Main Street
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 665-4806

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WBAB
Long Island’s Home of Rock ‘n Roll

 

 
 
 

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"Memory Mate" Photographs
Courtesy of:
(631) 581-2948