Nick King of the Warren County Youth Baseball/Softball Association (WCYBSA) is inviting any and all “buddies” to a Little League Challenger baseball game between Warren and Bradford at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Farm Colony Complex in North Warren.

“Anybody can be a buddy,” said King.

According to LittleLeague.org, the Challenger Division was founded in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate.

“If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations, they should do so,” according to the worldwide youth organization. “The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages four to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school.”

King’s daughter has a rare genetic disability that makes the Challenger Division paramount in his and her life. He helped revamp the WCYBSA Challenger Division two years ago “to get every kid involved,” he said. “Any kid, no matter what disability.”

Challenger games can be played as tee ball games, coach pitch, or many other adaptive ways.

It also encourages “buddies” for Challenger players. Buddies can assist players on the field and encourage players to bat and make plays themselves. The buddy is always nearby to help when needed.

“First off, it’s about the kids,” said King. “And second off, it’s about the parents.”

The more “buddies” volunteering, the more parents can enjoy the Little League Challenger Division atmosphere as fans, King said.

“Basically, it’s an hour of your life,” he said. “Bring your baseball glove or, if you don’t have one, we have one for you. You don’t need to know anything about baseball.”

The goal for Saturday — and every game — is a buddy for every player, King said.

Oh, I guess there is one more qualification; Warren’s players and buddies are dressing in gray T-shirts.

“We are looking for individuals for any age to be a buddy for our players,” added King. “Each buddy will run the bases with the kids and help play in the field each inning. The game starts at 11 a.m. at the Farm Colony Complex. We are playing the Bradford Challenger kids. Bradford has 20 kids and we have a total of 18 kids. … It’s absolutely growing.”