Spring 2008
Challenger Softball Description & Schedule
This will be
the 17 th straight season that the Merillon Athletic Association Little League
of New Hyde Park will be proud to offer our Challenger Softball Program for
children with handicaps. The program features experienced coaches, with high
school and college students helpers who give individual instructions to your
child. We offer three different levels of instruction depending on the
players age and ability. In addition to a weekly practice, we play a few
games with other Challenger Programs in Nassau County and participate in the
annual Nassau County Challenger Softball Tournament.
We accept children with any physical and mental handicap from mild to
severe who cannot participate in our regular programs. All Boys and Girls
aged 6 thru19 are eligible. There is no residency requirement for this
program.
We have also added a young adult program for players 19 to 30 years of
age. The players in this division practice on Fridays with their own coaches,
and have the option to participate in the Special Olympics in the fall as part
of a Merillon Softball team.
The cost is $55.00 which includes insurance, a team shirt, hat and
trophy. We play at the Merillon field complex on Marcus Avenue, between
Lakeville Road and New Hyde Park Road, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday
nights starting in the beginning of April and running thru the end of June.
Please give the program a try and join the fun. You will be pleased with
the enjoyment your child receives from learning a sport, developing his
skills, making friends, and participating on a team. We also cooperate with
the Special Soccer and Basketball programs we offer in New Hyde Park. Everyone
is invited. Please have your child bring a friend.
For additional Information, please call.
Jim
Lawler Anthony Camilleri
VP Challenger Softball Chairman
Merillon Little League
(516)352-8939
Challenger Softball Schedule 2008
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Friday, April 11, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Friday, April 18, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Friday, April 25, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 | 9:45AM - 11:00AM | Merillon Parade: Meet at Manor Oaks |
| Friday, May 02, 2008 | 5:45PM - 7:30PM | Practice MS. McGovern, Massapequa vs. Mr. Walline |
| Roslyn to play Mr. Lawler's team | ||
| Friday, May 09, 2008 | 5:45PM - 7:30PM | East Meadow at Merillon All Teams |
| Friday, May 16, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Sunday, May 18, 2008 | Merillon at Sachem: Mr. Walline and Ms. McGovern | |
| Friday, May 23, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Friday, May 30, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Sunday, June 01, 2008 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM | All Teams at East Meadow |
| Friday, June 06, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice |
| Saturday, June 07, 2008 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | Nassau Challenger Tournament at Floral Park |
| Friday, June 13, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Practice, Mr. Lawler and/or Ms. McGovern at Roslyn |
| Friday, June 20, 2008 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Annual Parents Game and trophies |
| Friday, June 27, 2008 | 6:00PM -7:30PM | East Meadow at Merillon all Teams |
| Sunday, July 13, 2008 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM | Sachem plays at Merillon Mr. Walline and possibly Ms. McGovern |
Directions for Challenger away game Fields:
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