Mildura will host the Australian Intermediate League Championship (AILC) for the next four years in a joint partnership between Baseball Australia and the Sunraysia Baseball League.
The Aerodrome Sporting Complex will host the second AILC from 17-21 June 2019 after the championship’s successful debut on the Australian Little League calendar in 2018.
The Sunraysia Baseball League has a long history of hosting local, state and national tournaments, most recently the 2018 U12 and U14 Victorian State Championships.
Baseball Australia chief executive officer Cam Vale said the tournament was another opportunity to showcase baseball in regional Australia.
“We have made a concerted effort to expose more regional Australians to high quality baseball,” Vale said.
“The Sunraysia Baseball League has a long and proud history of hosting successful tournaments, and we’re looking forward to bringing the Australian Intermediate League Championship to Mildura.”
Sunraysia Baseball League president Nick Carroll said this hosting the championship is a great opportunity for Mildura.
“We are thrilled and honoured to be chosen by Baseball Australia to host the Australian Intermediate League Championship,” Carroll said.
“The support we have received from the Mildura Rural City Council has been fantastic, and we look forward to their continued support during the Australian Intermediate League Championship.
“This will be a great boost to our local baseball community and we are excited to be able to witness Australia’s best kids play some great baseball.”
Perth’s Northern Metros were crowned champions of the inaugural AILC in May 2018, and represented the Australia Region at the Intermediate League World Series in Livermore, California.