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Posted: 10:35 PM Apr 29, 2008
Last Updated: 10:47 PM Apr 29, 2008
Reporter: Mystic Matthews
Email Address: Mystic.Matthews@kxii.com

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DENISON, TX - Many kids start playing sports at a very early age. But when a child has a disability, sports aren't always an option. But now, the Denison Little League has a new division designed specifically for children who are mentally or physically challenged. Here’s Mystic Matthews with more about this new program.

The first challenger game hasn't even taken place, but the division has already received an overwhelming response from the little league community.

Coaches and kids are fired up and can't wait to play ball!

Millions of kids play little league ball all over the world. But this weekend in Denison, a new group of players will be taking the field for the first time.

“The challenger division is for physically and mentally challenged children," says Scott Marr, the Denison Little League President.

Little Leagues nationwide started the challenger division back in 1989. After years of thinking about it, Denison decided this was the year to make it happen.

Marr says he's excited about the new program. “It is the first time a lot of these kids will get to play on a team, first time for baseball and its going to be awesome."

Kade Snyder will be eleven years old Wednesday, and has never played baseball with a team before. Both he and his mom, Vija Kelly, are happy that now he has the opportunity.

Kade says, "I'm really excited about this weekend."

Kelly says, “It gives Kade a chance to play ball and practice and do the best he can. I am very excited for him to learn."

Kelly says it's a chance that most children who are mentally of physically challenged never get. “This is a new opportunity for children to get involved with sports and try to learn and be as normal as possible."

"This program has allowed them to be part of our baseball family,” says Marr.

And Marr says the entire Denison Little League Community is fired up about it. “It is a chance to get together, socialize and play the game of baseball."

Kelly says, “I'm very proud of my children and I'm glad each one has special opportunities to do different things."

Kade says, "Let’s play ball!"

The first challenger game is Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 PM at the Denison Little League field. Marr says if you have a child who'd like to play, you can register online at www.DenisonLL.com.

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Posted by: fm Location: denison on May 1, 2008 at 04:24 PM
new score boards, batting cages, field work, new consession and press boxes. now expanding to accept all children in little league. it took lots of hard work by league officers and the board. great job. Denison is proud.

Posted by: Idiot catcher Location: Denison on May 1, 2008 at 04:37 AM
Concerned parent and Heather, foul not fowl. Stick to your smokes and T.V. instead of trying to read a book.

Posted by: MR, X Location: TX on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:31 PM
FANTASTIC!

Posted by: Parent Location: Denison on Apr 30, 2008 at 04:31 PM
This program is great. If I understand correctly this is free to the kids and they play alongside the major league kids. Sherman should be happy for Denison starting this program and getting a story about it, instead people are mad about it. It is great that Sherman has this program and I wish every league had one. Sherman this is not a competition, this is about the kids.

Posted by: Kristin Location: Denison on Apr 30, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Hey Shermanites...Did it ever cross your mind Sherman got their story when they started their program years ago. You guys already dominate the news because of all the violence in your town, now you have to dominate the disabled kids too!

Posted by: citizen Location: sherman on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:19 PM
This is the 13th year for the Sherman challenger league! Where's our news story!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: sherman on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM
What is the big deal Sherman has had a challenger league now for 3 or 4 years.Why didn't KXII say anything about that.

Posted by: Citizen Location: Sherman on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:40 AM
The thing that drive's me crazy is that sherman youth baseball has had this league longer than anyone else including Paris, If you don't like Denison the Sherman program is Excellent!

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Denison on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I think it is wonderful for the Denison Little League to hold such and event for these children. These children are going to have so much fun playing baseball.

Posted by: midniteryder Location: Sherman on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Finally- good news to report in the sports world! Kudos to the Denison Little League for their Challenger Baseball division.

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