Agape Baseball
In 2003 the Agape Sports League began offering summer baseball. The program is open to children starting at age 5 and up with disabilities—for any one with a significant health condition, physical or intellectual disability, who is unable to play on a typical team. Anyone registered at Agape Respite Care meeting the age criteria is also eligible to play. Agape Baseball offers a unique kind of respite for families as they are able to sit in the stands and cheer their loved one on!
A total of six games are played 2 nights a week in July, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The games are played at the South Adams High School Softball Diamond on road 700 just off US 27.
The Agape Sports League is sponsored by community businesses and individual sports. There is no cost to the players, who receive a shirt, hat, individual and team picture, and a medal at the end of the season.
Each player may have a volunteer base buddy to assist them during the game. Players may choose to have the ball pitched to them, hit the ball off a tee or use an automatic batter if they are unable to hold a bat. The Summit City Sluggers out of Fort Wayne, Indiana are a huge part of making each game a success. Our players love to pair up with the Sluggers to “Play Ball“. We are grateful for their hearts for volunteering!
Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved!
- 10 years old or older
- Families may volunteer together
- Assist a player as necessary to get to base, (which may be pushing a wheelchair)
- You do not have to be able to attend every game, sign up for the dates you can help
- Come cheer at the game
- Celebrate at the Awards Carry-In Dinner
All games are free to the general public and a concession stand is available for snacks. All proceeds from the concessions benefit Agape Respite Care.
2023 AGAPE BASEBALL SCHEDULE (WE CELEBRATED 20 YEARS!!)
LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING BACK ON THE DIAMOND WITH ALL!!
- End of the season banquet Tuesday, August 1, 2023
- ONE GAME EACH NIGHT BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, July 11 – Lions VS Panthers
Thursday, July 13 – Lions VS Tigers
Tuesday, July 18 – Panthers VS Tigers
Thursday, July 20 – Tigers VS Lions
Tuesday, July 25 – Lions VS Panthers
Thursday, July 27 – Panthers VS Tigers
Buddy Bowling
January 2008 began the first season of Buddy Bowling. This program is designed to provide an integrated recreational activity for individuals with special needs. Elementary and high school students receiving special services may enroll in Buddy Bowling. Also individuals receiving services at Agape Respite Care may register for Buddy Bowling. Each individual is encouraged to invite a friend to participate in bowling with him / her.
Buddy Bowling is held one evening each week from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for 6 weeks , generally mid March to mid April at Spare Time Lanes on US 27 in Berne, Indiana. The cost is a minimal fee each night, which includes shoes, bowling ball and lane fee. Adaptive aids such as a bowling ramp or lane bumper pads are available if needed. An awards dinner is held at the end of the season.
