About HCBA  Click to download About Us pdf

HCBA hosts sports and social activities for players with special needs. Participation provides the opportunity to develop and improve endurance, coordination and skills at recreational or competitive levels of involvement.

Good sportsmanship and fair-play is encouraged.  Individuals develop a sense of belonging, lasting friendships are built and strengthened and the level of fun and enjoyment of life is enhanced.  Baseball is the main activity and involves junior and senior level teams playing house-league games at Inch Park on Hamilton Mountain.  Buddies may assist players, however players are encouraged to participate to the maximum of their ability.  Baseball rules are adapted as required so that participation and teamwork are emphasized.  The cost for 3 months of baseball is $120.

HCBA runs 2 sessions of off-season programs at Westmount Rec Center. The Fall Program runs from October to the middle of December and the Winter Program runs from the middle of January to the end of March (excluding holidays), the cost for each session is $100. Each week, there is 2 - 45 minute segments and participants can choose a different sport for each segment.  Available sports are Recreational skill level Boccia, Floor Curling, Gymnasium Bowling, Basketball and Baseball Skills Training. In addition, Hamilton Sports Challengers have merged their Boccia Skills and Fun program with HCBA and host Boccia skills training in a fun and inclusive setting, participants will learn the rules as they improve their skills.
Who Can Participate?
Membership in the HCBA is open and available to any person ages 4 years and up with special needs.  Activities are at junior and senior levels and are structured to prioritize fun and sportsmanship.

Debit-Credit Donations

HCBA sends Tax Receipts to Individuals & businesses who donate directly to HCBA

Donate to HCBA

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Tax Receipts for Canada Helps donations are downloaded from Canada Helps Site

Golf Fundraiser Registration

Use the link below for HCBA's Golf Fundraiser registrations.

Golf Fundraiser

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Charitable Donation Options for HCBA Operations

Donations to HCBA assist with operating expenses and keeps registration costs low


Name, address & email address required, contact info used for acknowledgment & sending Tax Receipt

- Debit/Credit on Square Payment site, click the 'Donate to HCBA Operations' button below

- e-Transfer hcba.finance@gmail.com Include name and contact info - e-Transfers will be auto deposited

- by cheque:  Hamilton Challenger Baseball, 558 Upper Gage Ave, Unit 2, Suite 245, Hamilton, ON, L8V 4J6

Include 'HCBA Operations' comment for e-Transfer & cheque donations

- in person at HCBA Events by cheque, debit or credit card. Donor's name and contact info required

Canada Helps Donation

- Click the 'CanadaHelps.org' button above to donate using the Canada Helps Website

Personal Canada Helps account not required. Payment options are Credit Card, PayPal, Gift Card

HCBA Purposes

  • The establishment and operation of sports programs for youth and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities
  • To foster, promote and teach the fundamentals of different sports to all players, and provide equitable opportunities for all players regardless of ability
  • To develop and encourage sportsmanship, community spirit and playing ability as well as provide recreational opportunities to all participants
  • To develop and build self-esteem and confidence among all participants through social interaction and active engagement
  • To foster and promote community awareness and participation in the program
  • To sponsor and promote such athletic, social, and other activities towards the betterment and growth of the association