2015 is an exciting time for junior baseball participation. The growth of the sport in Australia has expanded international opportunities for junior pathways, extending the international experience to three lucky teams.
Baseball Australia will be attending the WBSC U12 World Cup (U12 WC), Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) and the renowned Little League World Series (LLWS). This will see over 40 players within this age group experience an international tournament, an opportunity no other sport can offer in this country.
U12 World Cup will be held from 24 July to 2 August 2015, in Tainan, Chinese Taipei. The team will be selected in conjunction with State Associations and an announcement made the week following the conclusion of the Australian Little League Championships (ALLC) on 9 June. The estimated cost will be $2000-$3000 per participant.
Following the ALLC an Association or Region that isn’t the ALLC champion, will earn the opportunity to accept an invitation to participate in the Cal Ripken World Series. The CRWS will be held from 24 July to 3 August 2015, in Aberdeen, Maryland, US. The estimated cost will be $3000 - $4000 per participant; a significant reduction from previous years.
FAQs
1. Can I attend the LLWS as well as the U12 WC or the CRWS?
No, players can only attend one of these events.
2. Do I have to attend the CRWS if selected, or my Association/Region accepts the invitation?
No, participation is not mandatory. If Association/Regions do not accept, the invitation will be passed on to another eligible Association/Region.
3. Roster Size
U12 World Cup
18 players and 4 Staff
Head Coach: Brian Murphy
Assistant Coach: Dean Marnell
Assistant Coach: Matthew Williams
EO: Robbie Moden
Cal Ripken World Series
15 players (max) and 4 staff (max)
Associations/Regions will appoint coaches; with State Association support to assemble coaching staff.
BA will have final approval of all rosters.
4. How is U12 WC Selected?
Participant performance at the 2015 ALLC will be evaluated in the selection process for eligible players. For players that are not in attendance, consultation with the State Association will be used to aid the selection process. Selection of the team will be announced the week following the ALLC.
5. Can I choose to go to the CRWS instead of the U12 WC?
Yes, you can choose which one to attend if you qualify for both.
Further information and announcements will be released by Baseball Australia in line with the tournament timeframes above, at BASEBALL.com.au
2015 is an exciting time for junior baseball participation. The growth of the sport in Australia has expanded international opportunities for junior pathways, extending the international experience to three lucky teams.
Baseball Australia will be attending the WBSC U12 World Cup (U12 WC), Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) and the renowned Little League World Series (LLWS). This will see over 40 players within this age group experience an international tournament, an opportunity no other sport can offer in this country.
U12 World Cup will be held from 24 July to 2 August 2015, in Tainan, Chinese Taipei. The team will be selected in conjunction with State Associations and an announcement made the week following the conclusion of the Australian Little League Championships (ALLC) on 9 June. The estimated cost will be $2000-$3000 per participant.
Following the ALLC an Association or Region that isn’t the ALLC champion, will earn the opportunity to accept an invitation to participate in the Cal Ripken World Series. The CRWS will be held from 24 July to 3 August 2015, in Aberdeen, Maryland, US. The estimated cost will be $3000 - $4000 per participant; a significant reduction from previous years.
FAQs
1. Can I attend the LLWS as well as the U12 WC or the CRWS?
No, players can only attend one of these events.
2. Do I have to attend the CRWS if selected, or my Association/Region accepts the invitation?
No, participation is not mandatory. If Association/Regions do not accept, the invitation will be passed on to another eligible Association/Region.
3. Roster Size
U12 World Cup
18 players and 4 Staff
Head Coach: Brian Murphy
Assistant Coach: Dean Marnell
Assistant Coach: Matthew Williams
EO: Robbie Moden
Cal Ripken World Series
15 players (max) and 4 staff (max)
Associations/Regions will appoint coaches; with State Association support to assemble coaching staff.
BA will have final approval of all rosters.
4. How is U12 WC Selected?
Participant performance at the 2015 ALLC will be evaluated in the selection process for eligible players. For players that are not in attendance, consultation with the State Association will be used to aid the selection process. Selection of the team will be announced the week following the ALLC.
5. Can I choose to go to the CRWS instead of the U12 WC?
Yes, you can choose which one to attend if you qualify for both.
Further information and announcements will be released by Baseball Australia in line with the tournament timeframes above, at BASEBALL.com.au