Every Spring and Fall The Golden Soldiers, Inc adopt a team from Special Needs Baseball Leagues and participate as buddies during the games. This is always an exciting event and one which brings great fun and memories. The leagues typically run two 6-week seasons in the Spring (April – May) and the Fall (Sept – Nov). There is no weekday practice but each team plays on Saturday between 9 am – 4pm. The games last one hour and you will experience some light exercise and running.Special Needs baseball is similar to mainstream baseball with the players being able to bat, run the bases, and play the field. There are a few differences in that there are no outs, strikes or balls. Every athlete gets a turn to bat and the players swings the bat until they get a hit. The last batter always gets a home run!
Partnering Leagues
Horizon LeagueThe league is a partnership with the Special Needs Development Group, Inc. that provides athletic opportunities to children with mental and physical disabilities between the ages of 5 and 21. The league currently offers baseball, kickball, and soccer. All games are held on the Horizon Field located in the Acworth Sports Complex. For more information about the league visit www.acworthspecialneeds.com
~ A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ~February 23, 2012 • The Golden Soldiers