Challenger Opening Day!

What an exciting and fun day it was, Saturday April 11 at Ridgeview Park in Abbotsford.  It was the opening day for Challenger Baseball.  After the planning and the anticipation it was great to finally have our first game.  The weather cooperated and sun even came out.

Thirteen players signed up for Challenger so far this season.  Players were divided into two teams, “Cardinals” and “Blue Jays.”

Thirteen volunteers signed up online to be buddies to assist the players during game.  The volunteers included; Players, Coaches, and Parents from our association along with other members from the community.

Volunteers arrived at 9:30 AM and put on a Challenger Volunteer Shirt.  Before the players arrived we started with a quick buddy clinic to review the rules for being a buddy. As players arrived they were given a uniform and paired with a buddy.  Players and Buddies played catch before the game.