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Regions Realigned for 2013: Australia to Play in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2012) – Australia will have an entry in the Little League Baseball World Series, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.
Little League Honors Volunteers at Awards BreakfastSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 29, 2012) - From a 10-year-old catcher who showed good sportsmanship, to a mom who survived cancer and got behind the plate to call balls and strikes, Little League Baseball honored volunteers Thursday morning at the Genetti Hotel who help make the international program a success.
Japan Wins 66th Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 26, 2012) – Noriatsu Osaka hit three home runs and Kotaro Kiyomiya struck out eight over four innings as Japan defeated Goodlettsville, Tenn., 12-2, to win the 66th Little League Baseball World Series. The game was shortened to five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Livermore, Calif., Chosen as Site of New World Series Tournament in 2013SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2012) – In today’s meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors, the site of a new World Series baseball tournament of Little League was named.
The Parents of LA Dodgers' First Baseman Adrian Gonzalez are 2012 George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 23, 2012) – For the family of David and Alba Gonzalez, Little League has been a binding thread of their lives. Sons, David, Edgar and Adrian have thrived on the baseball field, with two reaching the Major Leagues, but it is the respect for the life lessons learned between the lines and reinforced by David, Sr., and Alba, that has earned them recognition as the 2012 George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of Dr. Robert YasuiSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2012) -- Little League International mourns the passing on Monday of Dr. Robert Yasui, who was the Little League Baseball World Series physician for more than 50 years until his retirement a few years ago.
Nunaka Valley Little League celebrates first Junior League Softball World Series CrownSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 18, 2012) - The Nunaka Valley (West Region Champions) Little League softball team from Anchorage, Alaska, captured the 14th Junior League Softball World Series in Kirkland, Wash., on Saturday, defeating Layritz Little League (Canada Region Champion) from Victoria, British Columbia, 6-2.
Juvenil de Guatemala Little League brings home first Senior League Baseball World Series ChampionshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 18, 2012) - Juvenil de Guatemala Little League from Guatemala City, Guatemala, completed its impressive run through the 52nd Senior League Baseball World Series in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday, defeating Lemon Grove (Calif.) Little League, 6-3, to win its first championship. The Latin America Champions outscored its opponents, 39-8, to finish 5-0 in the World Series.
Rockledge (Fla.) Little League captures first Junior League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMPORT, Pa. (Aug. 18, 2012) - Rockledge (Fla.) Little League scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning to defeat Aruba North Little League, 12-10, on Saturday to capture the 32nd Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor, Michigan.
Eastdale Little League Dominant in Winning Little League Softball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2012) - Eastdale Little League from Albuquerque, N.M., left little doubt who was the best team in the 10-team Little League Softball World Series field completing a six-game sweep with a 16-1, five-inning victory over Windermere (Fla.) Softball Little League this evening in the championship game. The seven-day World Series was played in Portland, Ore.
Little League Museum Hosting Several Events During World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be hosting several events during the upcoming Little League Baseball World Series, including the appearance of former Major League Baseball and National Football League player Brian Jordan. The 66th Little League Baseball World Series will be played Aug. 16-26.
Par Troy East Little League Earns Final Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as Mid-Atlantic Region ChampionsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2012) – A strong pitching performance and some timely hitting propelled Par Troy East Little League from Parsippany, N.J., to the Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament championship today. The New Jersey State Champions defeated Newark (Del.) Little League, 1-0, in the game which was played at Breen Field at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn.
Petaluma (Calif.) National Little League Earns First Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as West Region ChampionsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2012) – Petaluma (Calif.) National Little League used two big innings to earn its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series tonight with a 7-5 victory over Nanakuli Little League from Waianae, Hawaii, in the championship game of the Western Region Tournament. The game was played at the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex in San Bernardino, Calif.
Fairfield (Conn.) American Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as New England Region ChampionsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2012) – Fairfield (Conn.) American Little League won all six of its games in the New England Region Tournament to earn its second trip to the Little League Baseball World Series. The Connecticut State Champions defeated Bedford (N.H.) Little League, 14-0, for the title today at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn.
Gresham (Ore.) National Little League Earns First Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as Northwest Region ChampionsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2012) – Gresham (Ore.) National Little League earned its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series today by scoring multiple runs in the each of the first three innings of the championship game of the Northwest Region Tournament before going on to an 8-4 victory over Post Falls (Idaho) Little League. The tournament was played at the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex in San Bernardino, Calif.
Vancouver, British Columbia’s Hastings Community Little League is Canada’s National Champion, Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2012) – Hastings Community Little League From Vancouver, British Columbia, scored 10 runs in the fourth inning and sent down Prairies representative Southwest Little League from Lethbridge, Alberta, in order in the fourth inning to post an 11-1, 10-run rule victory, and earn its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series since 2009.
Kearney Little League Earns First Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Midwest Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2012) – Kearney (Neb.) Little League will be the first team to represent the state of Nebraska in the Little League Baseball World Series after capturing the Midwest Region Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., today. They beat Canyon Lake Little League from Rapid City, S.D., 10-4 in the championship game played at the Reuben F. Glick Little League Center.
ASOFEM Little League from Puerto Rico Captures Senior Softball World Series ChampionshipSUSSEX COUNTY, Del. (Aug. 11, 2012) – ASOFEM Little League, the Latin American Region Champion from Maunabo, Puerto Rico, won the Senior League Softball World Series, 6-4 behind a complete-game effort from winning pitcher Jocelyn De Leon.
Goodlettsville (Tenn.) Baseball Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Southeast Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2012) – Goodlettsville (Tenn.) Baseball Little League earned its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series tonight by winning the championship game of the Southeast Region Tournament over Warner Robins (Ga.) American Little League by a 1-0 score. It is the first time since 1987 the state of Tennessee will be represented in the World Series.
Legendary Los Angeles Dodger Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Will Throw the Ceremonial First PitchSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2012) – Legendary Los Angeles Dodger pitcher, and the Dodgers’ Spanish-language broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela will throw the ceremonial first pitch tomorrow prior to the Little League Baseball Northwest Region championship game.
New Castle (Ind.) Little League Earns First Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Great Lakes Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2012) – New Castle (Ind.) Little League earned its first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series this afternoon as they came back from a four-run deficit to score a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 6-5 victory over Warren County Southern Little League from Bowling Green, Ky. The victory gave New Castle (Ind.) the title of the Great Lakes Region Tournament, which was played at the Reuben F. Glick Little League Center in Indianapolis, Ind.
BULLETIN: Schedule Change at Bristol (Mid-Atlantic Region)Because of impending inclement weather, Little League International has announced a change in the schedule for today's semifinal games in the Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament in Bristol, Conn.
Three Little League World Series Begin SundaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2012) – Three more Little League World Series begin Sunday. The Junior League Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington, the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor, Mich., and the Senior League Baseball World Series in Bangor, Maine, all get underway with games on Sunday.
McAllister Park National Little League Earns First U.S. Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Southwestern Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 9, 2012) – McAllister Park National Little League from San Antonio, Texas, was strong in all phases in earning the first U.S. berth in the Little League Baseball World Series winning all five of its games in the Southwestern Region Tournament held at the George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center in Waco, Texas. The Texas West champion defeated the Texas East champion, Lufkin (Texas) Little League, in the championship game, 9-0, its fourth victory by shutout.
A Pair of Little League Graduates Help Alabama Make History
In Convincing Style, Philippines Becomes First International Big League Softball World Series ChampionKALAMAZOO, Mich. - Mary Joy Floranza belted a two-out, two-run home run over the right-center field fence at Bud Vanderberg Park in Kalamazoo, Mich., to earn Philippines District 1 a 14-2, five-inning victory over California District 37, and become the first team from the International Region to be crowned Big League Softball World Series Champion.
Little League Softball World Series Begins ThursdaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 7, 2012) – The 2012 Little League Softball World Series, featuring 10 teams from around the world, begins Thursday with a game at 10:30 a.m. The World Series is played in Portland, Ore.
Lenel Systems International, Inc., Named Recipient of the 2012 W. Howard Hartman Friendship AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 6, 2012) – The safety and security of everyone, including both the participants and the fans, at the Little League Baseball World Series is one of the most important considerations in the preparation for one of the summer’s most anticipated events.
Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship Winners Enjoy Fun Experience at Little League InternationalSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 3, 2012) – The 2012 Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship recipients enjoyed a trip to Little League International and the opportunity to improve their skills and make their own memories during the final camp session of the summer.
Senior League Softball World Series Begins SundaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 3, 2012) – The 2012 Senior League Softball World Series, featuring 10 teams from around the world, begins Sunday with two games at 5:30 p.m. The World Series is played in Lower Sussex, Del.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard Berry, Jr.SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 6, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry. He was 27.
2012 Little League Photo Contest Ends in First-Place TieSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 2, 2012) – Chrissy McLaughlin, of West Chester, Pa., and Shelly Blaker from Kerrville, Texas, tied for first place and are the winners of the 2012 Little League Photo Contest following voting conducted via Little League Facebook page.
Challenger Exhibition Game at Little League Baseball World Series will be Televised Live by WVIA; Also Carried Live by ESPN3SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 2, 2012) – Again this year, the annual Little League Challenger Division exhibition game that is part of the Little League Baseball World Series schedule, will be televised.
Puerto Rico Wins Big League Baseball World Series for Second Time in Three YearsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 1, 2012) – District 1 from San Juan, Puerto Rico came into the Big League Baseball World Series championship game Thursday night in Easley, S.C., having outscored its opponents, 53-3, in winning all five of its games.
Former Red Sox Catcher, Little League Baseball World Series Alumnus Jason Varitek Is 2012 Little League Graduate of Year RecipientSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Former Captain of the Boston Red Sox and two-time Major League Baseball World Series champion Jason Varitek will be honored with the 2012 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award during the 66th Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
Big League Softball World Series Begins WednesdaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 31, 2012) – The 2012 Big League Softball World Series, featuring nine teams from around the world, begins Wednesday with two games at 6 p.m. The World Series is played in Kalamazoo, Mich.
KMC American Little League from Germany Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Europe Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 27, 2012) – Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) American Little League from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, scored 90 runs and yielded only 17 on its way to the Europe Region Championship and the league’s fifth berth in the Little League Baseball World Series. The new Europe Champion captured the title today with a 7-0 win over Nord-Holland Little League from Alkmaar, Netherlands.
First of Eight 2012 World Series Tournaments Is Under Way with the Big League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 27, 2012) – The 2012 Big League Baseball World Series is under way at the Easley (S.C.) Recreation Complex.
Oriente Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Mexico Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 27, 2012) – Oriente Little League from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, earned its second trip to the Little League Baseball World Series late Thursday night with a 10-7 victory over Santa Catarina Little League from Santa Caterina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, in the championship game of the Mexico Region Tournament. The six-day, 12-team tournament was played in Monterrey-Linares, Mexico.
Linda Ruff Selected as 2012 Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 25, 2012) – Linda Ruff has given to South Baltimore (Md.) Little League since 1980. Over the last few years, the reciprocation she has received from the league she has put so much of herself into, in many ways might have saved her life, and for sure provided some of the inspiration to overcome a life-threatening situation.
Team from Uganda to Receive Visas – Will Play in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 25, 2012) – Little League International received confirmation today from the U.S. Department of State that the championship team from the Middle East and Africa Region will receive visas and will participate in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series.
Rancho Niguel Little League is 2012 ASAP WinnerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 24, 2012) – One of the major considerations in every decision made by Little League Baseball and Softball is the safety of the players, coaches and volunteers in the program. In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was established to encourage local leagues to formulate a safety program that could be used as their guideline.
ESPN Personality Dick Vitale, Southwest Airlines Executive VP Ron Ricks To Be Enshrined in Little League Hall of ExcellenceSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 23, 2012) - With his venerable and unmistakable enthusiasm, ESPN personality and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Dick Vitale has declared his 2012 enshrinement into the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum’s Hall of Excellence, along with Executive Vice President of Southwest Airlines, Ron Ricks, as “Awesome, baby, with a capital ‘A!’”
Growth of Little League Urban Initiative Jamborees Benefits Volunteers and PlayersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 20, 2012) - When the Little League Urban Initiative was established in 1999, one of the main goals was to bring the benefits of Little League Baseball and Softball to boys and girls in urban neighborhoods.
Surprise! Surprise! Father Surprises Son at Little League Baseball Camp after Returning from AfghanistanSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 19, 2012) - The emotional return of U.S. military personnel from deployment overseas takes place at many different locations around the world. Today the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport, Pa., was the site for another happy reunion between a soldier and one of his family members.
Mike Muranaka Is Little League’s 2012 Challenger Award WinnerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 19, 2012) – What started as a few hours a week helping his wife, Joi, turned into a passion for Mike Muranaka.
Georgia Little Leaguer’s Show of Sportsmanship Earns Him the Good Sport of the Year AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2012) – It is not often that a 10-year-old provides an example for kids and adults. On an evening earlier this spring, Braeden Swilley, a catcher for the White Sox in the East Marietta (Ga.) Little League, showed everyone at the game what sportsmanship and compassion are.
Lugazi Little League of Uganda Wins Regional Title, to be First African Team in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2012) – For the first time in the 66-year history of the Little League Baseball World Series, a team from Africa will be in the field. Lugazi Little League from Lugazi, Uganda, won the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region Tournament today with a 5-2 victory over Kuwait Little League from Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Next Little League Baseball World Series Berth Goes to Latin America Region Tournament Champion from PanamaSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2012) – Aguadulce Cabezera Little League from Aguadulce, Panama, earned the fourth berth in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series today with a 6-5 victory in the championship game of the Latin America Region Tournament. The eight-day, eight-team tournament was played in Aguadulce.
Kitasuna Little League from Tokyo Earns Little League Baseball World Series Berth as Japan Region Tournament ChampionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2012) – Kitasuna Little League from Tokyo, Japan, earned one of the 16 spots in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series Saturday after capturing the Japan Region Tournament. The single-elimination tournament was played in Tokyo over the last three weekends.
Pariba Little League from Curacao Earns World Series Berth as Caribbean Region Tournament ChampionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 14, 2011) – Pariba Little League from Willemstad, Curacao, won all six of its games in the Caribbean Region Tournament by at least seven runs to earn the region’s berth in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series. The eight-day, 10-team tournament concluded today and was played in Guayana, Puerto Rico.
Television Coverage to Showcase Little League International TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 13, 2012) – The Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will feature 81 televised games throughout the month of August. ESPN and its family of networks, ABC, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) will provide the live coverage.
Help Decide Who Will Win The HHonors Outstanding Coach ContestSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2012 ) - As a proud sponsor of Little League® Baseball and Softball and to celebrate the achievements of Little League coaches across the U.S., Hilton HHonors launched the HHonors Outstanding Coach Contest.
LL Tournament Scoring Provided by Pointstreak TechnologiesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2012) – Little League International and Pointstreak Sports Technologies are pleased to announce they have reached a service agreement which will have Pointstreak provide real-time scoring, official statistics and administration services for the 2012 Little League International Tournaments. This will be the third consecutive year in which Little League has utilized Pointstreak’s in-game baseball scoring system for tournament play at the World Series level and in selected regional tournaments.
First Berth in 2012 LLBWS Goes to Asia-Pacific's, Kuei-Shan Little LeagueSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 8, 2012) – The Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei, earned the first berth in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament. The Asia-Pacific Champions defeated Hong Kong (China) Little League, 12-2, in the championship game.
Judy Watts Selected as 2012 Little League Mom of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 3, 2012) – The bond between a mother and her children can be something that is impossible to break. After a recent, possible life-changing situation in the lives of Judy and Cameron Watts, that bond has become even stronger.
Texas Native, Greg Hodges, Named Little League Volunteer of the YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 2, 2012) – Except for a few years of his life when he was attending college, Greg Hodges has been associated with Little League Baseball and Softball. From his initial experience as a player in the West Columbia (Texas) Little League to his current work in many different capacities in the Needville (Texas) Little League, Mr. Hodges has been one of those volunteers that helps make an organization vibrant and successful.
Obtain Passport at Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum and Visit Local HistorySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum has joined with seven other museums to participate in a new passport program this month that will provide holders with one total admission fee to each of the museums.
See Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Gang in “Peanuts at Bat” at the James V. Brown Library; and the Peter J. McGovern Little League MuseumSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2012) – The James V. Brown Library and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum are teaming up to offer an exhibition about one of the most lackluster baseball teams known to the sport and managed by Charlie Brown.
Pennsylvania Little Leaguer Earns Stirrat ScholarshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 2, 2012) – Jason Ardan, an 11-year-old Little Leaguer from Scranton, Pa., has been named the recipient of the Robert H. Stirrat Little League Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, Ardan earns round-trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Summer Baseball Camp held in South Williamsport, Pa.
66th Little League Baseball World Series Schedule AnnouncedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 14, 2012) – With just two months remaining, the countdown to one of the summer’s most popular sporting events, the Little League Baseball World Series, began today with the announcement of the pairings and schedule by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, at the annual luncheon.
Four Little Leaguers Earn Urban Initiative Baseball Camp ScholarshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 27, 2012) – Four Little Leaguers have been selected as the 2012 recipients of the Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship. As a recipient of the scholarship, each will receive round trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Baseball Camp in South Williamsport, Pa.
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Expands Hours for SummerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 26, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be expanding its hours of operation this week for the months of July and August.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of Little League Baseball World Series ‘Uncle’ Paul FullmerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing Little League Baseball World Series “Uncle” Paul Fullmer. He was 87.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of Former New York District 24 Administrator Ralph PerriconeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of former New York District 24 Administrator Ralph Perricone. He was 86.
Chicago Hosts Final Little League Urban Initiative Baseball JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.
Brian Pickering Named Little League Western Region Assistant DirectorSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 2012) – Brian Pickering has been named Assistant Director in Little League’s Western Region, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The Western Region office, the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex, is located in San Bernardino, Calif.
Batter Up! Chiquita Joins With Little League For a FanFun Filled SummerCINCINNATI, OH (June 7, 2012) – To kick-off a multi-year partnership, Chiquita Brands (NYSE: CQB) and Little League Baseball, Inc. are bringing Chiquita FanFun to consumers this summer. Chiquita has “the bases loaded” with in-store, online and mobile ways for customers to interact and win prizes including a grand slam Chiquita FanFun Favorite Team Package that features a four day, three night trip for a family of four to see their favorite professional baseball team in spring training.
Team Hosts a Key Component in LLB World Series ExperienceSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 14, 2012) – One of the key components in the Little League experience enjoyed by the 16 teams who earn their way to the Little League Baseball World Series is the role played by the team hosts or “uncles” and “aunts.”
Olympian Crystl Bustos Delivers More Than Hitting Tips at Urban Initiative ClinicsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 12, 2012) - The Little League Urban Initiative recently held hitting clinics in Tampa, Fla., and Houston, Texas, in which Olympic softball player Crystl Bustos served as the instructor. While the participants received instruction on the basics of hitting from one of the best hitters in the history of the sport, they also took away a message they can use as they move through the early years of their lives.
Scott Spillman Named to Position with Little League Baseball and SoftballSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 7, 2012) – Scott Spillman has been named Little League’s Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. Mr. Spillman will be a member of the Marketing Department at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa.
Trevor Smith Adds a Game-Winning Grand Slam to His Inspirational StorySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 6, 2012) - In Greer S.C., Northwood Little Leaguer Trevor Smith came to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs, the bases loaded and his team, the Brewers, trailing the undefeated Giants, 1-0. Trevor, 12, hit a game-winning grand slam, which is certainly memorable for any child. What makes the feat amazing is that many years earlier, Trevor battled several physical setbacks during his infant years and has continued to overcome them.
Two Shortstops, Both Little League Alumni, Taken in First 12 Picks of Major League DraftSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 5, 2012) - Two young shortstops, Carlos Correa and Gavin Cecchini, that played Little League Baseball were picked in the first round of the Major League Draft, including the first overall pick.
Baseball Factory’s Little League Experience Draws Throng of PlayersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT , Pa. (May 30, 2012) - The Little League Experience, hosted by Little League International and powered by Baseball Factory, welcomed 66 players over the Memorial Day weekend.
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Duty Military and their FamiliesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA (May 22, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is among more than 1,500 museums participating in the Blue Star Museum program for 2012. The program begins May 28 and runs through Labor Day.
Oregon Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Softball JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 30, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.
Washington Little League Uses FanFest Concept to Build CommunitySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - One of the marketing ideas used by many of the large sporting events the last few years to help draw fans to the event is the FanFest concept. Most of the events involve interactive games the fans can take part in, many times geared toward children.
Georgia Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 22, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Open House Recognizes National Little League WeekSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 18, 2012) – Little League International and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will open its doors to the public for free tours and other events on Saturday, June 16, in recognition of National Little League Week.
Minor League Baseball’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Unveil Local Field Rehabilitation ProgramSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - Michael Felter Field, home of Moosic Little League, near Scranton, Pa., will be the first benefactor of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees’ new Little League rehabilitation program.
Little League Honors Top County Seniors With Stotz ScholarshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2012) – Each spring Little League Baseball and Softball rewards high school scholars in the area with the Carl E. Stotz Little League Baseball Scholarship. The 10 recipients exemplify the same ideals as the founder of the world’s largest organized youth sports program: good citizenship, hard work, character, courage and loyalty.
Spring Meeting of Little League International Board of Directors Results in New Directors, New Division of PlaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 8, 2012) – As a result of voting conducted online by volunteer District Administrators around the world, the Little League International Board of Directors on Saturday approved a measure to create a new division of Little League Baseball. The vote took place at the annual Spring Meeting, held at the Little League Western Region Headquarters in San Bernardino, Calif.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of Michael Thompson, Longtime Supporter of Little League in Tullahoma, Tenn.SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2012) - Little League International mourns the recent passing of Michael Thompson, a longtime coach and supporter of the Little League in Tullahoma, Tenn. He was 45.
Northern California Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Softball JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 15, 2012) - The Little League Urban Initiative Northern California Jamboree, will be hosted by Stockton Eastern Little League. It will feature teams from seven leagues and more than 100 players (the participating leagues are listed at the end of the release). Games will be played at Eastside Community Park in Stockton, the home of Stockton Eastern Little League.
Houston Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 14, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.
Fitness: How Much Training Is Too Much for Young Athletes?SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 11, 2012) - Jill Barker, a columnist for the Montreal Gazette, authored an interesting story about training for youth athletes that references the pitch count used by Little League Baseball.
Little League Experience Offers Children Unique Baseball Training OpportunitySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 10, 2012) - The Little League Experience, hosted by Little League International and powered by Baseball Factory, will be held over the Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, for the third consecutive year in South Williamsport, Pa.
Little League International Mourns the Passing of Long-time Little League Volunteer Michael ThompsonSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 11, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of Tullahoma (Okla.) American Little League volunteer Michael Thompson. He was 45.
Florida’s Challenger Jamboree Expands Participation by 100 Players in Its Third YearSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 9, 2012) – Clearwater, (Fla.) Little League was the host for the third annual Florida Challenger Jamboree.
Little League’s Green Acres Recovering from 2011 FloodSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 9, 2012) – Little League’s Green Acres facility in Hillsgrove, Pa., has operated Summer Baseball Camp for decades, but there will be no campers enjoying Sullivan County’s rolling hills this year, as a result of the flood that devastated the camp last fall.
Joplin South Little League Continues Rebuilding EffortJoplin, Mo. - (May 8, 2012) - Sunny Jim Park, the home of Joplin (Mo.) South Little League, was completely destroyed by an EF5 tornado less than one year ago. Recently, another step was taken by the league to get back on its feet. Musco Lighting Systems, a Little League sponsor since 1992, along with representatives from Capital Electric and the league recently teamed up to install a four-pole, 16-fixture lighting system.
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Little League International Mourns the Passing of Antonio Vazquez UrdanetaSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Aug. 30, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of Antonio Vazquez Urdaneta.