Baseball
Autism Spectrum Athletics (ASA)
www.autismspectrumathletics.org
Non-competitive seasonal sports programs. Open to all children with Autism, Aspergers, Central Auditory Processing (CAPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD/ADD) and other related disorders. ASA utilizes traditional sports to develop sports knowledge, physical motor skills, independence and socialization skills. This is a primarily a non competitive sports league, but does offer mild competitive sports program for older, high functioning children. Winter season sports: basketball, bowling; spring season sports: Baseball/Tball; fall season Sports: flag football and soccer.
Bill’s Special Kids
Moreno Valley
(951) 242-7261 plosner@aol.com
https://www.billsspecialkids.org/
For special kids ages 5-18. Baseball, bowling, basketball and soccer all year round.
Desert Stars Adaptive Baseball
Coachella Valley
https://www.instagram.com/desertstarsbaseball/
An inclusive baseball experience created for children of all abilities across the Coachella Valley. Structured play, sensory-friendly environment, teamwork, fun, supportive, and beginner-friendly.
District 43
San Bernardino
https://www.facebook.com/District43Challengers
District 43 is a group of special needs children enjoying fun activities year round. Little league games are held at Post Little League Field on Saturdays at 10am. Activities include little league softball, swimming, sporting events, martial arts, parades, holiday celebrations, rodeos, and more.
Elsinore Valley Champions Special Needs Baseball
34360 Canyon Hills Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
evbchampionleague@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/Elsinorevalleychampionsspecialneedsbaseball/
Baseball league for ages 4 and up, boys and girls.
Kelsey’ Heroes
P.O. Box 2880, Indio, CA
(760) 391-0133
https://kelseysheroes.org/
Kelsey’s Heroes Program is focused on providing the opportunities, to all the kids in the Coachella Valley with special needs to enjoy and develop in sports and social gatherings. With our family oriented environment, the kids can be part of a team, a community; but the most important, a big family that cares about them. Offers sports all year around, to keep the kids busy and happy to participate in the activities. Also offers celebrations through the year to enforce the family-community bond. Baseball, swimming, softball, and basketball.
Little League Baseball – Challenger Division
Inland Empire
Email: Sam Ranck at challenger@LittleLeague.org
www.littleleague.org/learn/about/divisions/challenger.htm
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball. Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age. Three levels: Tee-Ball, Coach-Pitch or Player Pitch. Buddies assist the Challenger players on the field but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves.
Love Them All Foundation
397 N. Central Ave., Upland
(909) 917-3115
http://www.lovethemall.org/
LTAF continues its mission to encourage both children & young adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy to live life to their fullest potential. Through sports activities such as basketball, golf, baseball, bowling, football & soccer, it encourages them to be a part of a team, have on-going opportunities to meet others, and create life-long friendships. In addition, LTAF sponsors social events such as its annual Valentine’s day dance, Easter egg hunt, summer sports camp, and a winter holiday dance.
Menifee Pony Baseball Champions League
26100 Newport Road, Suite A12-144, Menifee, CA
champions@menifeepony.com
https://menifeepony.com/mpb/Champions
VIP players include those who are autistic, visually impaired, mentally or emotionally challenged, have Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or other conditions that impair mobility. It is MPB’s goal to provide an environment that enhances the participants’ self-esteem, physical mobility, and embodies the spirit of teamwork and community. All players are welcome. Registrations for spring season are from November to January. Registrations for fall season are June to August.
Redlands Baseball – Xtreme Team
Coach Andy Pelton: (909) 238-2710
https://www.facebook.com/XtremeTeamRedlands/
Xtreme Team is for players with mental and physical disabilities. This division allows the players an opportunity to learn and play the game of baseball. Division is open to players of all ages.
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This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to autism in the Inland Empire in one place.
All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.
