ChallengerBaseball - Sports for players with special needs
HCBA Policies
Care of Participants
HCBA takes care to ensure that our games are played with safety as the top priority
Games are adapted as required to match players’ abilities so that participation, teamwork and enjoyment of the games are emphasized.
HCBA has fantastic volunteers. A volunteer coordinator is at every game and checks in with volunteers to keep them up to date with HCBA policy/communications. Police checks for volunteers are required.
Players that have special medical needs or potential behavioral struggles must have an attendant with them that is trained to care for them. HCBA has a first aid kit available, however volunteers cannot take responsibility for care of the players as we can’t ensure adequate training for care of participants.
Players that need assistance to arrive at their games and to be transported back to their residence must have a family member or attendant with them to assist with their travel arrangements.
Players may have Buddies assist them during games, however, the priority of the buddies is to encourage players to participate to the maximum of their ability.
We are not able to provide volunteer buddies, players that require assistance must bring a buddy.
Uniforms / Jerseys
Getting a proper uniform order for all players can be a challenge. We order uniforms about 4 months prior to the start of each season based on the previous years registrations and then will order extra of the most common sizes.
Since the uniform supplier can't guarantee a short turn around time for purchase, screening and delivery of uniforms, Jerseys may not be available for new players that are not registered 4 months prior to the start of the program. However, about 2 -3 weeks after the start of any program, if necessary, a second order will be placed so that all players will get a jersey, although unfortunately it will take an additional 2 - 3 weeks for delivery of the second order.
When filling in your registration form, please take the time to make sure you are ordering a large enough size, it doesn't hurt to have some extra room which will facilitate a better range of mobility for the player.
Participation in Sports Programs
IMPORTANT:
Due to insurance restrictions, only players in good financial standing with HCBA will be permitted to participate in sports activities. Be sure to speak with a registration coordinator if you have any concerns.
EXCEPTION: If you are uncertain that you want to register and would like to try an activity first, please speak with a registration coordinator and they will arrange for you to 'try out' the activity for one day only.
Game Cancellations
HCBAwill
no longer phone players/volunteers when there's a game cancellation starting
the first week of August, 2019.