Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the 2015 Little League National Championships will be held from 4 to 9 June at the Far North Coast Baseball Association in Lismore, New South Wales, in conjunction with the New South Wales State Government and Lismore City Council.
Little League is the world’s largest youth sports program, and 2015 will mark the ninth year Australia has been a part of the chartered Little League family. The sport continues to grow under the guidance of Baseball Australia and is currently the fastest growing Little League country in the world.
The Championships will feature twenty All-Star Little League teams from across Australia over a six-day tournament. The winning team will receive automatic qualification for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
Baseball Australia Chief Executive, Brett Pickett, believes the Little League pathway is instrumental in growing the sport of Baseball in Australia and getting more participants active and involved:
“Having the New South Wales State Government and Lismore City Council recognise the value of Little League in our community is very encouraging. Baseball Australia are very pleased to take Little League to the Far North Coast and welcome our new partners into the Little League community as we work together to grow the game”.
These partnerships have made it possible to take the event to Lismore for the first time. The National Championships will provide a boost to the local economy, showcase the region as a sporting destination, and provide a chance to reward the loyal Lismore baseball community.
Member for Lismore Thomas George was pleased the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, secured the hosting rights for the 2015 National Little League Championships.
“I congratulate Lismore City Council and the Far North Coast Baseball Association on their successful bid to host the event. This is a win for residents of the Lismore region who are set to benefit from a significant boost in visitors to the area,” Mr George said.
“The Albert Park Baseball and Softball Complex, where the event will be held, is an ideal venue to host a national sporting event such as this, and with most competitors coming from outside the region, hosting the Championships provides Lismore with an opportunity to showcase this wonderful facility, as well as our unparalleled accommodation, hospitality venues, and other world-class tourist attractions on offer here in Lismore,” he said.
Lismore City Council Tourism and Events Manager, Mitch Lowe, said Lismore is delighted to be hosting the Little League Championships in 2015.
“Our City has a long and proud history in baseball and we look forward to showcasing our facilities and wonderful region to all of the competing teams. The Championships will bring more than 770 visitors from outside the region to Lismore, generating in excess of $600,000 in visitor expenditure.”
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the 2015 Little League National Championships will be held from 4 to 9 June at the Far North Coast Baseball Association in Lismore, New South Wales, in conjunction with the New South Wales State Government and Lismore City Council.
Little League is the world’s largest youth sports program, and 2015 will mark the ninth year Australia has been a part of the chartered Little League family. The sport continues to grow under the guidance of Baseball Australia and is currently the fastest growing Little League country in the world.
The Championships will feature twenty All-Star Little League teams from across Australia over a six-day tournament. The winning team will receive automatic qualification for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.
Baseball Australia Chief Executive, Brett Pickett, believes the Little League pathway is instrumental in growing the sport of Baseball in Australia and getting more participants active and involved:
“Having the New South Wales State Government and Lismore City Council recognise the value of Little League in our community is very encouraging. Baseball Australia are very pleased to take Little League to the Far North Coast and welcome our new partners into the Little League community as we work together to grow the game”.
These partnerships have made it possible to take the event to Lismore for the first time. The National Championships will provide a boost to the local economy, showcase the region as a sporting destination, and provide a chance to reward the loyal Lismore baseball community.
Member for Lismore Thomas George was pleased the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, secured the hosting rights for the 2015 National Little League Championships.
“I congratulate Lismore City Council and the Far North Coast Baseball Association on their successful bid to host the event. This is a win for residents of the Lismore region who are set to benefit from a significant boost in visitors to the area,” Mr George said.
“The Albert Park Baseball and Softball Complex, where the event will be held, is an ideal venue to host a national sporting event such as this, and with most competitors coming from outside the region, hosting the Championships provides Lismore with an opportunity to showcase this wonderful facility, as well as our unparalleled accommodation, hospitality venues, and other world-class tourist attractions on offer here in Lismore,” he said.
Lismore City Council Tourism and Events Manager, Mitch Lowe, said Lismore is delighted to be hosting the Little League Championships in 2015.
“Our City has a long and proud history in baseball and we look forward to showcasing our facilities and wonderful region to all of the competing teams. The Championships will bring more than 770 visitors from outside the region to Lismore, generating in excess of $600,000 in visitor expenditure.”
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About Little League® in Australia
Little League in Australia falls under the banner of Baseball Australia. Australian Little League was first launched in the year 2007 with Australia becoming one of over 80 countries that play Little League. In Australia there are over 320-chartered teams and over 4,500 participants between the ages of eleven and twelve across all States and Territories making it one of the fastest growing grassroots sports in Australia. Australia is the fourth largest Little League country in terms of participation, and twenty teams from around Australia participate in the Little League National Championships each year vying for their place in the Little League World Series. Visit LittleLeague.org.au
About Little League®
Little League® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 of other countries. In 2014, Little League is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of developing major league people. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org.
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About Little League® in Australia
Little League in Australia falls under the banner of Baseball Australia. Australian Little League was first launched in the year 2007 with Australia becoming one of over 80 countries that play Little League. In Australia there are over 320-chartered teams and over 4,500 participants between the ages of eleven and twelve across all States and Territories making it one of the fastest growing grassroots sports in Australia. Australia is the fourth largest Little League country in terms of participation, and twenty teams from around Australia participate in the Little League National Championships each year vying for their place in the Little League World Series. Visit LittleLeague.org.au
About Little League®
Little League® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 of other countries. In 2014, Little League is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of developing major league people. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org.