Buckhead Baseball Buddy Program - A Rewarding Experience For Extraordinary Athletes
Since 1992, Buckhead Baseball has generously supported the Buddy Baseball Program, formerly known as the Challenger Program, where children with disabilities enjoy the game of baseball. Players with disabilities are matched with select 12 year old Majors players who assist them in hitting, throwing, fielding and base running.
Buddies are typically assigned to players 1:1 however some of our players benefit from having 2 buddies. These remarkable young ballplayers get so much out of the program, and many lasting friendships are formed from this learning experience.
The first pitch of Opening Day at Buckhead is thrown by a Buddy Player. The season consists of 7 games, the last of which is followed by awards and a trophy ceremony. Often players attend their buddy’s games to help cheer them on as well. The season is capped of by Challenger Day at an Atlanta Braves game in June, which includes a parade on the field, an exciting major league game and a big evening of fun.
The Buddy Program at Buckhead Baseball is directed by Manager David Barron and Coaches John Griner and Lee Hicks. The program was founded by Janis Pease for her son Kyle in 1992 in conjunction with Beth Salzman, her counterpart at NYO.
Come out and enjoy the fun at a Buddy Baseball game!
2011 Game Schedule:
March 12, 2011 - AWAY at Ocee Park, 10:00AM
March 19, 2011 - Opening Day/HOME vs. Ocee Park, 11:00AM
March 26, 2011 - HOME (picture day) vs. Murphy Candler, 9:00 AM
April 16, 2011 - AWAY at Murphy Candler, 9:30AM
April 30, 2011 - AWAY at Sandy Springs, 11:30AM
May 7, 2011 - HOME vs. NYO, 9:00AM
May 14, 2011 - HOME vs. Sandy Springs, 9:00AM
Click here to see Buckhead Baseball's 2011 Buddy League roster.
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