Baseball/Adaptive Baseball
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About
The Miracle League of Michigan founded by Steve Peck in 2004, is a place where coaches and players say miracles happen.
On its baseball field, kids of ranging abilities are given the chance to play a sport many have been told they never could.
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Equipment
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Competition
Competitive adaptive baseball programs include:
Little League Challenger – An adaptive baseball program for people with physical or intellectual challenges:
- Players ages 4–18 can participate, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school
- Players ages 15 and up can participate in the Senior League Challenger Division
Miracle League – An adaptive baseball league that modifies games to meet the needs of each child:
- Players should be able to bat and play in the field without a 1-to-1 buddy
- Games are played at the Miracle Field at Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex
Other adaptive sports programs include:
- Camp WeCanDu: A week-long summer camp for local youth with physical disabilities
- Mike Bush Fantasy Baseball Camp: A week-long baseball camp for children ages 7–14 who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Challenged Athletes Foundation: Promotes opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to play sports at the collegiate level
Programs Near You
Ready to try adaptive baseball? Click here for locations near you!
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