Buddy Ball

Buddy Ball Sports and leisure activities for youths and adults with special needs (intellectual and developmental disabilities). All of our activities are free of charge.

Mike Crawford 228-860-9055
[email protected]
Stella Wolf 228-760-0591
[email protected] Buddy Ball and our other sporting and leisure activities are for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other special needs. Players/participants in our programs have "Buddies" that assists with playing the game or activity. See our web page for more information and registration and sponsor forms. www.msgulfcoastbuddysports.org

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the Skrmetta family and Ship Island Excursions on 100 incredible years !

Buddy Ball is very thankful for the wonderful memories they have helped create for so many of our athletes, families, and volunteers through our dolphin watching and sunset cruises over the years. We appreciate your friendship and support of our kids and our program ❤️

05/07/2026

PART 2...

Victory Tunnel Celebration 😎

Tonight was the perfect ending to our Buddy Ball Spring Season... full of Fun, Photos, smiles, and Celebration ❤️

Every player received a medallion, families gathered at the photo booth to capture memories, and the entire evening was a reminder of what Buddy Ball is all about... joy, inclusion, and community.

Stay tuned for our other programs being offered this year, including Twisted Canvas Painting, Charter Boat Fishing, Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruises, Kickball, Horseback Riding, and Sensory Santa.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season so special. ⚾ ❤️

Mike Crawford
Carolyn Smith Crawford
Gulfport Sportsplex

05/07/2026

PART 1...
Tonight was the perfect ending to our Buddy Ball Spring Season... full of Fun, Photos, smiles, and Celebration. ❤️

Every player received a medallion, families gathered at the photo booth to capture memories, and the entire evening was a reminder of what Buddy Ball is all about... joy, inclusion, and community.

Stay tuned for our other programs being offered this year, including Twisted Canvas Painting, Charter Boat Fishing, Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruises, Kickball, Horseback Riding, and Sensory Santa.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season so special. ⚾ ❤️

Mike Crawford
Carolyn Smith Crawford
Gulfport Sportsplex

We still have Buddy Ball baseball tonight. Since the SWAC softball tournament is going on we will be playing on the dirt...
05/06/2026

We still have Buddy Ball baseball tonight. Since the SWAC softball tournament is going on we will be playing on the dirt fields right down the road from the turf fields.
We will have the photo booth set up for pictures and medals for the players, so come on out even if it looks like rain.

Thank you to the Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G Mounted Patrol and Robyn Leigh Ladner and Michael Bruce Scarborough ...
05/06/2026

Thank you to the Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G Mounted Patrol and Robyn Leigh Ladner and Michael Bruce Scarborough for making our Buddy Ball Ridin' with Buddies program so successful. We could not do it without you y'all ❤️

Buddy Ball board members who were out tonight serving at Ridin’ with Buddies..... a true servant’s heart.Thank you for s...
05/05/2026

Buddy Ball board members who were out tonight serving at Ridin’ with Buddies..... a true servant’s heart.

Thank you for showing up, stepping in, and making a difference for our kids.

We’re grateful for each of you ❤️

05/05/2026

At the Harrison County Fairgrounds, we had an incredible evening full of smiles and unforgettable moments. Our kids were able to ride with the amazing horses from the MHP Troop K Mounted Patrol who continue to be such a special part of this program.

We were also grateful to have Troop 190 G out with us, stepping in to help, encourage, and be part of something meaningful. That kind of support says a lot about our community.

Thank you Robyn & Michael with Horserideforfun.com and your wonderful crew and horses. Y'all help make this experience awesome for our kids ❤️

As our final Ridin’ with Buddies night for the season, it couldn’t have ended any better.

We’ll take a short break for the summer, and we’ll be back this fall with more opportunities to connect, and keep building confidence in our kids.

Thank you to everyone who helps make Buddy Ball what it is ❤️

Carolyn Smith Crawford
Mike Crawford

04/29/2026

Buddy Ball Baseball is canceled tonight. It is rescheduled for next Wednesday night, May 6th.

This might have been the sweetest moment of the night…Little pony “Whisker” pulling the carriage and making sure everyon...
04/28/2026

This might have been the sweetest moment of the night…

Little pony “Whisker” pulling the carriage and making sure everyone gets their turn.

Different ride… same joy ❤️

Mike Crawford
Carolyn Smith Crawford
Horserideforfun.com
Michael Bruce Scarborough

If you want to see what real heart looks like… this was it tonight.Troop 190 G Scouts showed up in a big way… stepping i...
04/28/2026

If you want to see what real heart looks like… this was it tonight.

Troop 190 G Scouts showed up in a big way… stepping in as buddies, walking side by side with these riders, and making a real difference ❤️

Ridin’ with Buddies brought together families, volunteers, and some incredible moments tonight.

Horses… volunteers… smiles everywhere

Horserideforfun.com
Harrison County Fairgrounds

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Gulfport, MS

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