Game 4: Challenger Baseball
Abbotsford Challenger News and Game 4 Highlights
A Highlight for us this week was having the Bantam AA Team come out to the came. The players did a fantastic job being buddies. Thanks Players and Coaches!
Game 4, saw the Abbotsford Cardinals and the Abbotsford Bluejays facing off again. The weather was beautiful. The field was in great shape with freshly painted lines, on deck circles, and a big "A" for Angels behind home plate. [Thanks Bantam AA Coaches for the field setup]
We had three solid innings of baseball. It was a close game. Big offence from the Bluejays;
Jared had a huge day at the plate. In the first inning he hit a home run. Alexander went 3 for 3. Ethan also had a home run knocking in all the runners. Noah and Nathan both showed outstanding base running.
The Cardinals were an equal match with great defence, not giving up much. Eva made several good plays on the ball with good throws to first. Katelyn and Eva in the second inning teamed up on a short hit ball and made a play to 1st, with the blue jay runner just beating out the throw. On offence Alexander continued his hot streak at the plate. Along with Cody who has improved each week at the plate. Aydan and Max both continue to help out on offence and defence.
Great Game! Way to Go Blue Jays! Way to Go Cardinals! Another Entertaining game the fans loved it!
NEXT WEEK Our Guests will be the Abbotsford Cardinals Team
Highlights from Challenger Game Two
Challenger Game Two
Highlights:
Game two on Saturday April 18, 2015 at Ridgeview Park started with GREAT weather. The warmer weather really made it way more comfortable for the kids for game 2. Definitely one of the highlights from our second game was just seeing how much more comfortable the kids were coming to the field to play ball. Some of the kids that had a really hard time the first week, it was noticeable that they were having fun.
One of the kids who had a great week two was Cody. Cody pictured here rounding 3rd!
Way to go Cody!
Opening Day for Challenger
Saturday April 11, 2015
Opening Day!
What an exciting and fun day it was, Saturday April 11 at Ridgeview Park in Abbotsford. It was the opening day for Challenger Baseball. After the planning and the anticipation it was great to finally have our first game. The weather cooperated and sun even came out.
Thirteen players signed up for Challenger so far this season. Players were divided into two teams, "Cardinals" and "Blue Jays."
Thirteen volunteers signed up online to be buddies to assist the players during game. The volunteers included; Players, Coaches, and Parents from our association along with other members from the community. Volunteers arrived at 9:30 AM and put on a Challenger Volunteer Shirt. Before the players arrived we started with a quick buddy clinic to review the rules for being a buddy.
As players arrived they were given a uniform and paired with a buddy. Players and Buddy's played catch before the game.
Then it was Game Time!
It was an awesome opening day.
Toronto Blue Jays Support the Abbotsford Challenger Program
Thank You to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Jays Care Foundation, and Rogers Sportsnet for their incredible support to Abbotsford Challenger.
The Jays Care foundation provided all the equipment I needed to start the Challenger program in Abbotsford for this season.
The Jays Care foundation provided all the equipment I needed to start the Challenger program in Abbotsford for this season.
First Post
Welcome to the Abbotsford Challenger Baseball Blog!
Here is where you will find the latest news on the Abbotsford Challenger Baseball Program.
Challenger is a division of the Abbotsford Angels. This will be the first season for Challenger in Abbotsford. Our association is super excited to be able to include Challenger as a division this year.
Opening day for Challenger is April 11, 2015
If you would like more info on Challenger or would like to help with Challenger please email challenger@abbotsfordbaseball.ca
