The history of Challenger Little League began in 1989 when Little League International opened a program that offered inclusion for all kids wanting to play Little League Baseball.

District 54 Challenger Baseball League is open to all kids with physical and developmental disabilities, aged 5 to 18+ years old. Players can enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in a recreational environment, accommodating to individual abilities. Games are played in the spring season, April through June.

District 54 Senior Division Challenger Baseball is for young adults, age 15 to 22+ years old. Games are played in the fall season. 

District 54 Little League encompasses 12 Little League Organizations throughout Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado County. All volunteers with repetitive access to children, are required to consent to a national criminal background check, which includes a check of the National Sex Offender Registry database.

District 54 Little League is a Non Profit 501 c3, California Corporation