Spring 2009
Challenger Softball
Description
This will
be the 17th 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 $50.00 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.
Challenger Softball Schedule 2009
| Date | Day | Time | Activity |
| 4/10/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 4/17/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 4/24/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 4/25/2009 | Saturday | 9:45 AM | Merillon Parade: Meet at Manor Oaks |
| 5/1/2009 | Friday | 5:45 PM | Massapequa Vs. Mr. Walline at Merillon |
| 5/1/2009 | Friday | 5:45 PM | Rosyln Vs. Mr. Lawler at Merillon |
| 5/1/2009 | Friday | 5:45 PM | Rosyln Vs. Mr. Berger at Merillon |
| 5/8/2009 | Friday | 5:45 PM | East Meadow Vs. Merillon - All Teams at Merillon |
| 5/15/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 5/17/2009 | Sunday | 10:30 AM | Merillon at Rosyln Mr. Lawler & Mr. Berger |
| 5/17/2009 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Merillon at Sachem Mr. Walline |
| 5/22/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 5/29/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 5/31/2009 | Sunday | 11:00 AM | All Teams at East Meadow |
| 6/5/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 6/6/2009 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Nassau Challenger Tournament at East Meadow - Rain Date Sunday 6/7/09 |
| 6/12/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 6/12/2009 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Mr. Wallines Team at Byrnes Park Massapequa |
| 6/19/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Practice |
| 6/26/2009 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Annual Parents Game & Trophies |
| 7/12/2009 | Sunday | 10:00 AM | Sachem Plays at Merillon Mr. Walline |
*Other games may be announced as time permits
All Practices and Home Games are at the Merillon Fields on Marcus Avenue
Between New Hyde park Road and Lakeville Road. Please do not park at the Field house.
Rain: Merillon now has a Rain Hot line. Coaches, helpers and parents can call after 4 PM to check to see if the fields are open. The number is 516-354-0109
If there are any questions concerning practice, call Jim Lawler at 516 352-8939 or Kevin Walline at 516-747-8667
You can find other valuable information at the Merillon website at www.Merillonaa.com
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Directions for Challenger away game Fields:
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