Baseball Australia is excited to announce, that Little League International, has today granted direct entry to Australia Region, for the 2016 Junior League Baseball World Series, to be held in Taylor, Michigan, USA, August 14 to 21. It will be the first time a team from Australia will compete in the Junior League Baseball World Series.
Australia has seen rapid growth of its Little League program since 2008, when Little League International and Baseball Australia began working together to provide a structure for children to learn the fundamentals of baseball, and have a healthy, fun experience with their friends
“The growth of Little League in Australia has been a testament to the dedication and hard work of our great volunteers and families throughout the country,” said Dan Velte, Little League Senior Director of League Development and Regional Operations. “We are excited to expand our relationship with Baseball Australia to provide more offerings for children in Australia to have a meaningful Little League experience.”
Australia will be home to one of the largest Junior League Baseball programs outside of the United States in 2016. In just five years, Australia had more chartered Little League programs than Japan and have represented the Australia Region, at the past three Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, since receiving direct entry in 2013
“Australia is thrilled to be a part of the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor, Michigan,” said Mathew Sundstrom, Baseball Australia Head of Little League and National Championships. “Little League continues to provide amazing opportunities for local communities and their members.”
Australia will now have a local team representing the Australia Region at two of Little League’s nine World Series Tournaments. As Little League programs continue to expand throughout the country, Australia is expected to continue to grow its offerings with future establishment of Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Big League Baseball, as well as the Little League Challenger Division®, which provides opportunities for boys and girls with physical and intellectual challenges to enjoy the benefits of Little League participation.
The Australian Junior League Championship will be held from May 22 to 26 in Adelaide, South Australia.
Announcement of rosters and schedules will be made in the coming months.
Baseball Australia is excited to announce, that Little League International, has today granted direct entry to Australia Region, for the 2016 Junior League Baseball World Series, to be held in Taylor, Michigan, USA, August 14 to 21. It will be the first time a team from Australia will compete in the Junior League Baseball World Series.
Australia has seen rapid growth of its Little League program since 2008, when Little League International and Baseball Australia began working together to provide a structure for children to learn the fundamentals of baseball, and have a healthy, fun experience with their friends
“The growth of Little League in Australia has been a testament to the dedication and hard work of our great volunteers and families throughout the country,” said Dan Velte, Little League Senior Director of League Development and Regional Operations. “We are excited to expand our relationship with Baseball Australia to provide more offerings for children in Australia to have a meaningful Little League experience.”
Australia will be home to one of the largest Junior League Baseball programs outside of the United States in 2016. In just five years, Australia had more chartered Little League programs than Japan and have represented the Australia Region, at the past three Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, since receiving direct entry in 2013
“Australia is thrilled to be a part of the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor, Michigan,” said Mathew Sundstrom, Baseball Australia Head of Little League and National Championships. “Little League continues to provide amazing opportunities for local communities and their members.”
Australia will now have a local team representing the Australia Region at two of Little League’s nine World Series Tournaments. As Little League programs continue to expand throughout the country, Australia is expected to continue to grow its offerings with future establishment of Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Big League Baseball, as well as the Little League Challenger Division®, which provides opportunities for boys and girls with physical and intellectual challenges to enjoy the benefits of Little League participation.
The Australian Junior League Championship will be held from May 22 to 26 in Adelaide, South Australia.
Announcement of rosters and schedules will be made in the coming months.