Little League has announced the sites and dates of the 2011 World Series Tournaments for baseball and softball. We are excited to hear that the Little League Softball World Series will return to Alpenrose Dairy Complex in Portland, Oregon, next August.
Here is a rundown of the softball championship tournaments:
Little League Softball
Portland, Oregon
August 11-17, 2011
Junior League Softball
Kirkland, Washington
August 14-20, 2011
Senior League Softball
Lower Sussex, Deleware
August 7-13
Big League Softball
Kalamazoo, Michigan
August 4-10
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
LL Regional Centers to Host Tourneys in 2011
Little League announced this weekend that the existing Regional Centers will begin to host softball regional and state tournaments next summer:
"All five of the U.S. regional tournaments in the Little League Softball Division will now be played at the regional centers, it was announced today by Patrick Wilson, Vice President of Operations for Little League Baseball and Softball."
The excitement and opportunity to host LL Softball fans was noted by some local media:
"City Believes Little League Softball Could Be Next Big Thing" (San Bernardino)
"Softball Tourney Coming to Area" (Bristol)
"All five of the U.S. regional tournaments in the Little League Softball Division will now be played at the regional centers, it was announced today by Patrick Wilson, Vice President of Operations for Little League Baseball and Softball."
The excitement and opportunity to host LL Softball fans was noted by some local media:
"City Believes Little League Softball Could Be Next Big Thing" (San Bernardino)
"Softball Tourney Coming to Area" (Bristol)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Post-Tournament Media Coverage
The nine teams from the 2010 Little League Softball World Series have arrived home, exhausted, I'm sure, but hopefully also filled with the spirit of Portland and ten days of softball and the spotlight!
Here are some links to media coverage about the tournament and teams:
Sue Enquist and XProTex gloves
"Championship Bid Falls Short" (West)
"...Little Leaguers Get Heroes Welcome" (Central)
"WR Welcomes Home Little League Softball Heroines"
"Southeast Repeats at Home Away From Home"
Here are some links to media coverage about the tournament and teams:
Sue Enquist and XProTex gloves
"Championship Bid Falls Short" (West)
"...Little Leaguers Get Heroes Welcome" (Central)
"WR Welcomes Home Little League Softball Heroines"
"Southeast Repeats at Home Away From Home"
Thursday, August 19, 2010
2010 LLSWS Tournament: Georgia Repeats!
The 2010 Little League Softball World Series has come to an end, but the champions are the same as last year: Warner Robins American Little League, Warner Robins, Georgia, representing the Southeast region.
Southeast defeated West (Burbank LL, Burbank, CA) last night, 8-6 in front of a packed house at Portland's Alpenrose Stadium and an international television audience on ESPN2.
West advanced to the final game with a win over the host team from Oregon District 4 (Tigard LL) on Tuesday night, 10-0.
Southeast survived a thriller semifinal with Central, from Poland Ohio, 1-0, to earn a trip to the championship game. Both games were telecast live on ESPN2.
Huge thanks to the teams, families, fans and especially volunteers, for a fantastic 10-day run at this year's tournament!
Southeast defeated West (Burbank LL, Burbank, CA) last night, 8-6 in front of a packed house at Portland's Alpenrose Stadium and an international television audience on ESPN2.
West advanced to the final game with a win over the host team from Oregon District 4 (Tigard LL) on Tuesday night, 10-0.
Southeast survived a thriller semifinal with Central, from Poland Ohio, 1-0, to earn a trip to the championship game. Both games were telecast live on ESPN2.
Huge thanks to the teams, families, fans and especially volunteers, for a fantastic 10-day run at this year's tournament!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Links to Media Coverage
It is always great to see how the local media is covering the softball teams:
Poland, OH (Central)
http://www.myvalleysports.com/mostpopular/story/Poland-Advances-to-Semis-of-Softball-World-Series/eGn1aoqROkWRKAdKgUSVhg.cspx
http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/local/story/Hometown-Pulling-for-Poland-in-World-Series-Semi/qaQWP3RwwU6J_i8QZkm9SQ.cspx
Oregon District 4 (host)
http://www.tigardtimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128203075230764500
Robbinsville, NJ (East)
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/08/17/sports/doc4c6a2bd441013545942326.txt
Poland, OH (Central)
http://www.myvalleysports.com/mostpopular/story/Poland-Advances-to-Semis-of-Softball-World-Series/eGn1aoqROkWRKAdKgUSVhg.cspx
http://www.wkbn.com/content/news/local/story/Hometown-Pulling-for-Poland-in-World-Series-Semi/qaQWP3RwwU6J_i8QZkm9SQ.cspx
Oregon District 4 (host)
http://www.tigardtimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128203075230764500
Robbinsville, NJ (East)
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/08/17/sports/doc4c6a2bd441013545942326.txt
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Catching Up on Days 2 & 3
The 2010 Little League Softball World Series is zipping along and I have a front-row seat to all the action! And we're not just talking about the games...we're talking parents and posters and dyed hair and foul balls knocking out wireless modems and yesterday, Frosted Flakes! That all makes sense if you were at Alpenrose Stadium with me :)
The weekend games of the LLSWS allow for some additional events, such as the Challenger Game (on the Alpenrose West field) and Fun Day, that help take the girls' focus away from softball, softball, softball. The team from the Southwest has a history of taking the lead as a buddy team for the Challenger kids and they have always been awesome about participating and connecting with the kids. The West team had just suffered a defeat at the hands of Southwest, but were nonetheless out on Alpenrose West field with these kids and families, also.
I have been a part of several Challenger games and they are always a treat. I find myself holding back tears as the afternoon unfolds...so much life and fun and struggle all spilling out at you on a softball diamond.
Alpenrose West field was specially enhanced and painted with the Challenger logo and spruced up to match Alpenrose Main by Mike Hebrard and Athletic Field Design, on a busy day when all three complex diamonds were played on and in need of field prep. Oregon District 4 Challenger kids played some ball in the heat with some new friends and with Tony the Tiger and without worrying about the number of outs or the pressures of must-win games. They played the game with a bat and a tee-ball and the world slowed down and smiled...
The weekend is also when the fatigue sets it, patience has run thin, the dirty laundry pile is higher, the heat and wind start to bother you, and some of the teams have suffered a loss or two and are now out of contention. Over the last ten years, I have witnessed girls and families bond stronger, commit to enjoying the experience, take deep breaths and enjoy the beauty and circus that is the nature of a Little League World Series. I have also seen tempers flare, strong words from coaches to 11 year old girls, tears of exhaustion, homesickness, and dissapointment...the stuff of life.
ESPN starts rolling in tomorrow and a new buzz will spark energy back into volunteers and participants of the Little League Softball World Series. There will be more smiles and more ice cream sold and lots more silliness and the macarena and life goes on. The girls and families have made an incredible journey this summer -- there is no other youth sporting event that compares to the LL Softball World Series.
Today's games start later as an Alpenrose tradition. Members of the Cadonau family still reside on the property, and out of respect for their peace and quiet, games never start before noon on a Sunday. I hope we see the same respect out on the ballfield today and in the stands today. I can think of thousands of kids and families that would love to be here... the kids and families who played on Alpenrose West field yesterday that will never have a chance to participate in a Little League World Series....what an honor and a treat, so ENJOY!
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS (as of 8/14/10)
Pool A
Central 2-0
Southwest 1-1
West 2-1
Latin America 1-2
Canada 0-2
Pool B
Southeast 2-0
Oregon Dist. 4 (host) 1-1
East 1-1
EMEA 0-2
Asia-Pacific (all games cancelled; team could not travel)
Sunday's Games:
Canada vs. Southwest (noon)
Central vs. West (2:30pm)
EMEA vs. Southeast (5pm)
East, Latin America and Oregon have byes today.
Pool play continues through Monday. Semifinal games on Tuesday will feature match-ups of Pool A #1 vs. Pool B #2 at 4:30pm(PDT) live on ESPN2. The other semifinal game will follow at 6:30pm(PDT) with Pool A #2 vs. Pool B #1, also on ESPN2. The Championship Game will be played/aired on ESPN on Wednesday, August 18th, at 4pm(PDT).
The weekend games of the LLSWS allow for some additional events, such as the Challenger Game (on the Alpenrose West field) and Fun Day, that help take the girls' focus away from softball, softball, softball. The team from the Southwest has a history of taking the lead as a buddy team for the Challenger kids and they have always been awesome about participating and connecting with the kids. The West team had just suffered a defeat at the hands of Southwest, but were nonetheless out on Alpenrose West field with these kids and families, also.
I have been a part of several Challenger games and they are always a treat. I find myself holding back tears as the afternoon unfolds...so much life and fun and struggle all spilling out at you on a softball diamond.
Alpenrose West field was specially enhanced and painted with the Challenger logo and spruced up to match Alpenrose Main by Mike Hebrard and Athletic Field Design, on a busy day when all three complex diamonds were played on and in need of field prep. Oregon District 4 Challenger kids played some ball in the heat with some new friends and with Tony the Tiger and without worrying about the number of outs or the pressures of must-win games. They played the game with a bat and a tee-ball and the world slowed down and smiled...
The weekend is also when the fatigue sets it, patience has run thin, the dirty laundry pile is higher, the heat and wind start to bother you, and some of the teams have suffered a loss or two and are now out of contention. Over the last ten years, I have witnessed girls and families bond stronger, commit to enjoying the experience, take deep breaths and enjoy the beauty and circus that is the nature of a Little League World Series. I have also seen tempers flare, strong words from coaches to 11 year old girls, tears of exhaustion, homesickness, and dissapointment...the stuff of life.
ESPN starts rolling in tomorrow and a new buzz will spark energy back into volunteers and participants of the Little League Softball World Series. There will be more smiles and more ice cream sold and lots more silliness and the macarena and life goes on. The girls and families have made an incredible journey this summer -- there is no other youth sporting event that compares to the LL Softball World Series.
Today's games start later as an Alpenrose tradition. Members of the Cadonau family still reside on the property, and out of respect for their peace and quiet, games never start before noon on a Sunday. I hope we see the same respect out on the ballfield today and in the stands today. I can think of thousands of kids and families that would love to be here... the kids and families who played on Alpenrose West field yesterday that will never have a chance to participate in a Little League World Series....what an honor and a treat, so ENJOY!
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS (as of 8/14/10)
Pool A
Central 2-0
Southwest 1-1
West 2-1
Latin America 1-2
Canada 0-2
Pool B
Southeast 2-0
Oregon Dist. 4 (host) 1-1
East 1-1
EMEA 0-2
Asia-Pacific (all games cancelled; team could not travel)
Sunday's Games:
Canada vs. Southwest (noon)
Central vs. West (2:30pm)
EMEA vs. Southeast (5pm)
East, Latin America and Oregon have byes today.
Pool play continues through Monday. Semifinal games on Tuesday will feature match-ups of Pool A #1 vs. Pool B #2 at 4:30pm(PDT) live on ESPN2. The other semifinal game will follow at 6:30pm(PDT) with Pool A #2 vs. Pool B #1, also on ESPN2. The Championship Game will be played/aired on ESPN on Wednesday, August 18th, at 4pm(PDT).
Friday, August 13, 2010
Day 1: Great Games, Weather and Fans!
The first day of games in the 2010 Little League Softball World Series is in the books! Here is the first pitch of the tournament delivered by Nashaly Rivera of team Latin America (Puerto Rico):
Six teams were in action Thursday, with West (Burbank, CA), Southeast (Warner Robins, GA) and Central (Poland, OH) coming away with their first wins of Pool Play, with Canada, East and EMEA having the day off.
The new dirt infield came into play early on and showed why the extra work was worth it. We saw truer game play from these all-stars...the bunts rolled straighter and the infielders were treated to cleaner bounces and crisper play. A huge thanks to Mike Hebrard and his crew from Athletic Field Design!
I was super impressed by the quality of play on Day 1. I have watched LLSWS games for over 15 years and the competition gets better and better. The games are a treat and admission is (always) free at Alpenrose Stadium, great barbeque, and $1 scoops of ice cream -- how can you beat that? It's a long day of family entertainment, and will get better as the week rolls along.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
How to Follow the 2010 LLSWS
The 2010 Little League Softball World Series is so wired! And wireless! Here is a summary of ways to follow the action over the next week:
1) All games feature live scoring. Thanks to hard-working local volunteers, the LLSWS has been a leader in providing this feature. Simply go to the website and click on the game number. You will be taken to the scorebook software for each game.
2) Webcast: for a fee, you can watch all of the games over the internet with Watch'em Play. These games feature two-camera coverage and game announcers. The ESPN games (semifinals and championship) will not be webcast.
3) Facebook: scores and pix are updated on the LLSWS Facebook page.
4) Twitter: want scores and updates on your cell phone? Twitter is a quick and easy way for short updates throughout the day. You do not need a twitter account on your computer; simply text FOLLOW LLSOFTBALL to 40404 and you will get the feed.
5) and this Blog! I try to use this platform to feature longer articles and more pix.
Good luck to all the teams and thank you to all the family and fans who are following the teams. We are looking forward to a great week in Portland!
1) All games feature live scoring. Thanks to hard-working local volunteers, the LLSWS has been a leader in providing this feature. Simply go to the website and click on the game number. You will be taken to the scorebook software for each game.
2) Webcast: for a fee, you can watch all of the games over the internet with Watch'em Play. These games feature two-camera coverage and game announcers. The ESPN games (semifinals and championship) will not be webcast.
3) Facebook: scores and pix are updated on the LLSWS Facebook page.
4) Twitter: want scores and updates on your cell phone? Twitter is a quick and easy way for short updates throughout the day. You do not need a twitter account on your computer; simply text FOLLOW LLSOFTBALL to 40404 and you will get the feed.
5) and this Blog! I try to use this platform to feature longer articles and more pix.
Good luck to all the teams and thank you to all the family and fans who are following the teams. We are looking forward to a great week in Portland!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Opening Ceremonies, Skills Challenge and Sue Enquist
Retired UCLA coach Sue Enquist provided a spark of energy in the traditional Little League Softball World Series Opening Ceremonies today, with a rousing speech to the players, coaches, families and volunteers. She graciously recognized all of the above, reminded them they are champions and motivated them like they were one of her NCAA Championship teams!
The Opening Ceremonies were followed by an ice cream social (Alpenrose Dairy provides ice cream to the local Baskin Robbins shops) and then the girls gathered in a grassy picnic area for some treats from Schutt Sports: matching batting helmets and a set of catcher's gear for each team. Afterward, the Schutt spokesperson, former collegiate coach Diane Baker, opened the Schutt Skills Competition and the girls began a fun pitch, throw, run and bat competition.
Here are today's photos:
The Opening Ceremonies were followed by an ice cream social (Alpenrose Dairy provides ice cream to the local Baskin Robbins shops) and then the girls gathered in a grassy picnic area for some treats from Schutt Sports: matching batting helmets and a set of catcher's gear for each team. Afterward, the Schutt spokesperson, former collegiate coach Diane Baker, opened the Schutt Skills Competition and the girls began a fun pitch, throw, run and bat competition.
Here are today's photos:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A Wonderful Day at Alpenrose
Arrival day of the Little League Softball World Series is a day of preparation: prepare the field, prepare the barbeque, prepare the trailers, prepare the photos and the video, and prepare the girls for the week ahead!
A limousine arrived this morning shortly after 9am filled with the host team from Tigard Little League and we were off! Teams arriving at Portland International Airport were brought to Alpenrose in a limo. Team Canada rolled in from Victoria, BC in a yellow bus after winning their regional tournament late last night!
The girls got their uniforms, took photos, did their video introductions and received their new XProtex batting gloves. Tomorrow, they will meet former UCLA Coach Sue Enquist, participate in the Opening Ceremonies and the Schutt Skills Challenge, receive their new helmets and catcher's gear, and also enjoy some Alpenrose-produced ice cream!
Nine teams are at the Shilo Inn by now and resting for a big day and an exciting week ahead. It takes only one day every August to be reminded of the heart and soul of youth sports -- the players.
A limousine arrived this morning shortly after 9am filled with the host team from Tigard Little League and we were off! Teams arriving at Portland International Airport were brought to Alpenrose in a limo. Team Canada rolled in from Victoria, BC in a yellow bus after winning their regional tournament late last night!
The girls got their uniforms, took photos, did their video introductions and received their new XProtex batting gloves. Tomorrow, they will meet former UCLA Coach Sue Enquist, participate in the Opening Ceremonies and the Schutt Skills Challenge, receive their new helmets and catcher's gear, and also enjoy some Alpenrose-produced ice cream!
Nine teams are at the Shilo Inn by now and resting for a big day and an exciting week ahead. It takes only one day every August to be reminded of the heart and soul of youth sports -- the players.
Canada has a champion!
Tuesday morning brings good news and some sad news; the good news is that Layritz LL, of British Columbia, defeated Alberta 13-3 last evening to win the Canada Region championship and a berth in the 2010 Little League Softball World Series!
The bad news is that we have learned that the team from the Phillippines, representing Asia Pacific, is unable to travel to Portland and has withdrawn from the tournament.
Pool B is now four teams competing and the game schedules have been adjusted on the website.
The first teams begin arriving at Alpenrose today at 9:15am(PDT)! The plan is to transform them from being a state champ into a Region Champ with their new uniforms, pictures, video and a huge welcome to Portland, Oregon!
The bad news is that we have learned that the team from the Phillippines, representing Asia Pacific, is unable to travel to Portland and has withdrawn from the tournament.
Pool B is now four teams competing and the game schedules have been adjusted on the website.
The first teams begin arriving at Alpenrose today at 9:15am(PDT)! The plan is to transform them from being a state champ into a Region Champ with their new uniforms, pictures, video and a huge welcome to Portland, Oregon!
Monday, August 09, 2010
Two More Tickets Punched!
Late Saturday and Sunday competition resulted in two more regional champs heading to Portland for the 2010 Little League Softball World Series this week:
East Region: Robbinsville, New Jersey
West Region: Burbank, California
Nine of the ten slots are now filled -- Canada plays its championship tonight and will send its winner south right after the game.
This is how the Pools are shaping up:
Pool A
Central
Poland Community LL, Poland, Ohio
Southwest
Washington County LL, Brenham, Texas
West
Burbank LL, Burbank, California
Latin America
ASOFEM LL, Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Canada
Pool B
OR District 4 (host)
Tigard LL, Tigard, Oregon
Southeast
Warner Robins American LL, Warner Robins, GA
East
Robbinsville LL, Robbinsville, New Jersey
Asia-Pacific
Bacolod West LL, Bacolod City, Philippines
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
UKS Softball Club Wroclaw LL, Wroclaw, Poland
East Region: Robbinsville, New Jersey
West Region: Burbank, California
Nine of the ten slots are now filled -- Canada plays its championship tonight and will send its winner south right after the game.
This is how the Pools are shaping up:
Pool A
Central
Poland Community LL, Poland, Ohio
Southwest
Washington County LL, Brenham, Texas
West
Burbank LL, Burbank, California
Latin America
ASOFEM LL, Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Canada
Pool B
OR District 4 (host)
Tigard LL, Tigard, Oregon
Southeast
Warner Robins American LL, Warner Robins, GA
East
Robbinsville LL, Robbinsville, New Jersey
Asia-Pacific
Bacolod West LL, Bacolod City, Philippines
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
UKS Softball Club Wroclaw LL, Wroclaw, Poland
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Saturday Tidbits
The East Region champion will be crowned today: New Jersey (Robbinsville) vs. Connecticut (Waterford). Waterford defeated Vermont, 8-0, and Robbinsville beat Delaware 1-0 yesterday to advance to the final game and an opportunity represent the East in the Little League Softball World Series.
The West Regional tournament, being held just over the Columbia River from Portland in Vancouver, Washington, is in Semifinal Saturday with the following matchups:
Southern California (Burbank LL) vs. Northern California (Gilroy LL)
and
Oregon (Pendleton LL) vs. Montana (Boulder Arrowhead-Big Sky LL of Billings)
And finally, Canada is in pool play and will crown their champion on Monday night to complete the slate of teams for the 2010 LLSWS.
The West Regional tournament, being held just over the Columbia River from Portland in Vancouver, Washington, is in Semifinal Saturday with the following matchups:
Southern California (Burbank LL) vs. Northern California (Gilroy LL)
and
Oregon (Pendleton LL) vs. Montana (Boulder Arrowhead-Big Sky LL of Billings)
And finally, Canada is in pool play and will crown their champion on Monday night to complete the slate of teams for the 2010 LLSWS.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Photos of Alpenrose Stadium!
Alpenrose Stadium, home of the Little League Softball World Series, is a Portland jewel! A working dairy facility for milk, ice cream and other products, is also the home of Little League baseball and softball, a quarter-midget racing track and bicycle velodrome.
And for ten days every August, the softball world's gaze is fixed on the dairy/stadium nestled in a southwest Portland neighborhood. Providing the only "stadium" for Little League in the area, it is in the fond memories of thousands of local ballplayers.
And for ten days every August, the softball world's gaze is fixed on the dairy/stadium nestled in a southwest Portland neighborhood. Providing the only "stadium" for Little League in the area, it is in the fond memories of thousands of local ballplayers.
But, after 17 years, the main stadium field is getting a new...haircut! The infield has been skinned for the 2010 Little League Softball World Series! Thanks to Mike Hebrard and Athletic Field Design, the main diamond is now softball-ready and looking good!
Here are some photos of the transformation:
Thanks to Mike and crew for a great job!
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Thursday links
The news stories about regional teams and tournaments are coming fast and furious as we are only a few days away from the 2010 Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon:
Little League Softball: Canyon Lake returns home with fond memories
Rapid City Journal
Ready to take on the world
TheTigardTimes
WORLD SERIES BOUND -- Major softball all-stars win regional title
Brenham (Texas) Banner Press
Columbia softball team ends season at regional tournament
Columbia Missourian
Anthem, Desert Hills area softball squad wins state
Foothills Focus (Arizona)
Merrick Madness Softball Eliminated From Regionals
Merrick Patch (New York)
World Series berth up for grabs
Victoria Times Colonist (Canada)
Little League Softball: Canyon Lake returns home with fond memories
Rapid City Journal
Ready to take on the world
TheTigardTimes
WORLD SERIES BOUND -- Major softball all-stars win regional title
Brenham (Texas) Banner Press
Columbia softball team ends season at regional tournament
Columbia Missourian
Anthem, Desert Hills area softball squad wins state
Foothills Focus (Arizona)
Merrick Madness Softball Eliminated From Regionals
Merrick Patch (New York)
World Series berth up for grabs
Victoria Times Colonist (Canada)
Southwest Region has a champion!
Washington County LL of Brenham, Texas, is headed to Portland as the Southwest Region Champion!
Washington County LL, representing Texas East, defeated team Texas West from San Antonio, 11-1, last evening to advance to the 2010 Little League Softball World Series.
Washington County LL (located between Austin and Houston) will begin play in the LLS World Series next Thursday at 8pm (PDT) versus the champion from the Central Region.
All games (except those shown on ESPN2) will be webcasted live on Watch'em Play.
Congrats to Brenham, Texas, and can't wait to see you in Portland!
Washington County LL, representing Texas East, defeated team Texas West from San Antonio, 11-1, last evening to advance to the 2010 Little League Softball World Series.
Washington County LL (located between Austin and Houston) will begin play in the LLS World Series next Thursday at 8pm (PDT) versus the champion from the Central Region.
All games (except those shown on ESPN2) will be webcasted live on Watch'em Play.
Congrats to Brenham, Texas, and can't wait to see you in Portland!
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Catching Up on Links and Media
As we roll into the month of August, the media coverage of Little League Softball regional teams and tournaments starts to really ramp up!
Western Regional
Burbank, CA All-Stars
Alaska
Cascade Little League
East Regional
Waterford, Connecticut
Swampscott All-Stars
Merrick
Robbinsville
Central Region tournament
Rapid City
Southeast Regional
Warner Robins
Western Regional
Burbank, CA All-Stars
Alaska
Cascade Little League
East Regional
Waterford, Connecticut
Swampscott All-Stars
Merrick
Robbinsville
Central Region tournament
Rapid City
Southeast Regional
Warner Robins
Monday, August 02, 2010
2009 Champ Warner Robins Returns to Defend Title
The 2009 Little League Softball World Series champ, Warner Robins American Little League, has defeated Florida in the 2010 Southeast region to earn a return trip to Portland.
WRALL, representing Georgia, defeated Florida (New Tampa LL) 10-2 in tonight's Southeast Region final game. They will open the 2010 LLSWS on Thursday, August 12, versus the host team from Oregon District 4 (Tigard LL).
The Georgia champs completed pool play 3-0 and defeated Barboursville LL, West Virginia in their semifinal game. Florida advanced to the championship game with a win over Wilkes County LL, North Carolina, in the other semifinal.
Congrats to WRALL and see you soon!
WRALL, representing Georgia, defeated Florida (New Tampa LL) 10-2 in tonight's Southeast Region final game. They will open the 2010 LLSWS on Thursday, August 12, versus the host team from Oregon District 4 (Tigard LL).
The Georgia champs completed pool play 3-0 and defeated Barboursville LL, West Virginia in their semifinal game. Florida advanced to the championship game with a win over Wilkes County LL, North Carolina, in the other semifinal.
Congrats to WRALL and see you soon!
Central Region State Champs Identified
Little League Softball has updated the 2010 Central Region tournament bracket page with the state winners! You can now follow the teams and who might be joining us from the central part of the U.S.
Red Pool
Michigan
Clinton LL
Clinton, Michigan
Nebraska
Keystone LL
Omaha, Nebraska
Kansas
Frontenac LL
Frontenac, Kansas
Wisconsin
South Milwaukee LL
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Host (District 2 Missouri)
Joplin Softball LL
Joplin, Missouri
White Pool
Kentucky
Stan Spence LL
South Shore, Kentucky
Missouri
Columbia Softball LL
Columbia, Missouri
Indiana
Yorktown Junior LL
Yorktown, Indiana
Iowa
Boone National LL
Boone, Iowa
Blue Pool
Illinois
Antioch LL
Antioch, Illinois 1 - 1
Ohio
Poland LL
Poland, Ohio
Minnesota
International Falls LL
International Falls, Minnesota
N/S Dakota
Canyon Lakes LL
Rapid City, South Dakota
Congrats to all the Little League Softball state champs competing in the Central Region!
Red Pool
Michigan
Clinton LL
Clinton, Michigan
Nebraska
Keystone LL
Omaha, Nebraska
Kansas
Frontenac LL
Frontenac, Kansas
Wisconsin
South Milwaukee LL
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Host (District 2 Missouri)
Joplin Softball LL
Joplin, Missouri
White Pool
Kentucky
Stan Spence LL
South Shore, Kentucky
Missouri
Columbia Softball LL
Columbia, Missouri
Indiana
Yorktown Junior LL
Yorktown, Indiana
Iowa
Boone National LL
Boone, Iowa
Blue Pool
Illinois
Antioch LL
Antioch, Illinois 1 - 1
Ohio
Poland LL
Poland, Ohio
Minnesota
International Falls LL
International Falls, Minnesota
N/S Dakota
Canyon Lakes LL
Rapid City, South Dakota
Congrats to all the Little League Softball state champs competing in the Central Region!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
At a Glance: The Central Regional Tournament
The biggest regional tournament takes place in Carthage, Missouri, and began Friday. Unfortunately, I don't have the league names for each state winner, but there are three pools:
Red Pool
Michigan, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and the host team
White Pool
Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Indiana
Blue Pool
Illinois, Minnesota, N/S Dakota, and Ohio
The Central Region championship game will take place on Friday, August 6.
Red Pool
Michigan, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and the host team
White Pool
Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Indiana
Blue Pool
Illinois, Minnesota, N/S Dakota, and Ohio
The Central Region championship game will take place on Friday, August 6.
At a Glance: the Southwest Regional
The 2010 Southwestern Regional tournament began yesterday in Waco, Texas, and features these six teams:
Texas East
Washington County LL
Brenham, Texas
Texas West
McAllister Park LL
San Antonio, Texas
New Mexico
Petroglyph LL
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Colorado
Fruita LL
Fruita, Colorado
Louisiana
Evangeline LL
New Iberia, Louisiana
Arkansas
Pine Bluff American-Eastern Softball LL
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The championship game will take place August 4, with the "if needed" game the following day.
Texas East
Washington County LL
Brenham, Texas
Texas West
McAllister Park LL
San Antonio, Texas
New Mexico
Petroglyph LL
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Colorado
Fruita LL
Fruita, Colorado
Louisiana
Evangeline LL
New Iberia, Louisiana
Arkansas
Pine Bluff American-Eastern Softball LL
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The championship game will take place August 4, with the "if needed" game the following day.
At at Glance: the East Regional
The 2010 Eastern Regional Tournament began today in Albany, New York. The ten teams will compete through next Saturday to crown a champion for the LL Softball World Series here in Portland.
Mid Atlantic Pool
Delaware
Laurel LL
Laurel, Delaware
Maryland
Caroline North LL
Greensboro, Maryland
New Jersey
Robbinsville LL
Robbinsville, New Jersey
New York
Merrick North Merrick LL
Merrick, New York
Pennsylvania
West Point LL
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
New England Pool
Connecticut
Waterford South LL
Waterford, Connecticut
Maine
South Portland American LL
South Portland, Maine
Massachusetts
Swampscott LL
Swampscott, Massachusetts
Vermont
Fairfax Fletcher Westford LL
Fairfax, Vermont
Rhode Island
Westerly National LL
Westerly, Rhode Island
Mid Atlantic Pool
Delaware
Laurel LL
Laurel, Delaware
Maryland
Caroline North LL
Greensboro, Maryland
New Jersey
Robbinsville LL
Robbinsville, New Jersey
New York
Merrick North Merrick LL
Merrick, New York
Pennsylvania
West Point LL
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
New England Pool
Connecticut
Waterford South LL
Waterford, Connecticut
Maine
South Portland American LL
South Portland, Maine
Massachusetts
Swampscott LL
Swampscott, Massachusetts
Vermont
Fairfax Fletcher Westford LL
Fairfax, Vermont
Rhode Island
Westerly National LL
Westerly, Rhode Island
Friday, July 30, 2010
At a Glance: the Southeast Regional
Warner Robins, Georgia, is the home of both Little League's new Southeast Region headquarters and the 2009 LL Softball World Series champs!
The Southeast Regional tournament began play yesterday. There is a team in each pool at 2-0 (New Tampa LL and Warner Robins LL).
Congrats to ALL the teams playing!
Pool A:
Florida
New Tampa LL
Tampa, Florida
West Virginia
Barboursville LL
Barboursville, West Virginia
Tennessee
Daniel Boone LL
Gray, Tennessee
Virginia
Bridgewater Community LL
Bridgewater, Virginia
Pool B:
Alabama
Phenix City Fastpitch LL
Phenix City, Alabama
Georgia
Warner Robins American LL
Warner Robins, Georgia
North Carolina
Wilkes County LL
Wilkes County, North Carolina
South Carolina
Blue Ridge LL
Greer, South Carolina
The championship game will be Monday, August 2nd. Here is some press on the teams/tournament:
"Teams Wide-Eyed, Amazed at New Little League Park"
"WR Kicks Off First Little League Region Tourney"
"Little League Families Put Lives On Hold For Once In A Lifetime Chance"
"Getting Acquainted: The Stories Behind the Teams in the Little League Regional"
I LOVE seeing all this positive press about the hardworking Little Leaguers!
The Southeast Regional tournament began play yesterday. There is a team in each pool at 2-0 (New Tampa LL and Warner Robins LL).
Congrats to ALL the teams playing!
Pool A:
Florida
New Tampa LL
Tampa, Florida
West Virginia
Barboursville LL
Barboursville, West Virginia
Tennessee
Daniel Boone LL
Gray, Tennessee
Virginia
Bridgewater Community LL
Bridgewater, Virginia
Pool B:
Alabama
Phenix City Fastpitch LL
Phenix City, Alabama
Georgia
Warner Robins American LL
Warner Robins, Georgia
North Carolina
Wilkes County LL
Wilkes County, North Carolina
South Carolina
Blue Ridge LL
Greer, South Carolina
The championship game will be Monday, August 2nd. Here is some press on the teams/tournament:
"Teams Wide-Eyed, Amazed at New Little League Park"
"WR Kicks Off First Little League Region Tourney"
"Little League Families Put Lives On Hold For Once In A Lifetime Chance"
"Getting Acquainted: The Stories Behind the Teams in the Little League Regional"
I LOVE seeing all this positive press about the hardworking Little Leaguers!
At a Glance: the West Regional
The 2010 Little League Softball Western Regional tournamment is taking place just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. Teams competing for the chance to advance to the LLSWS:
Pool A:
Alaska
Nunaka Valley LL
Anchorage, Alaska
Utah
Snow Canyon LL
Santa Clara, Utah
Southern California
Burbank LL
Burbank, California
Oregon
Pendleton LL
Pendleton, Oregon
Host (Washington District 4)
Cascade LL
Vancouver, Washington
Pool B:
Arizona
High Desert LL
Anthem, Arizona
Northern California
Gilroy LL
Gilroy, California
Idaho
Lewiston LL
Lewiston, Idaho
Montana
Boulder Arrowhead-Big Sky LL
Billings, Montana
Washington
East Jefferson LL
Chimacum, Washington
Pool play kicks off tomorrow at 3pm. You can follow that tournament on the Washington District 4 website.
Congrats to all the players who have made it to Vancouver and the 2010 Western Region Tournament!
Pool A:
Alaska
Nunaka Valley LL
Anchorage, Alaska
Utah
Snow Canyon LL
Santa Clara, Utah
Southern California
Burbank LL
Burbank, California
Oregon
Pendleton LL
Pendleton, Oregon
Host (Washington District 4)
Cascade LL
Vancouver, Washington
Pool B:
Arizona
High Desert LL
Anthem, Arizona
Northern California
Gilroy LL
Gilroy, California
Idaho
Lewiston LL
Lewiston, Idaho
Montana
Boulder Arrowhead-Big Sky LL
Billings, Montana
Washington
East Jefferson LL
Chimacum, Washington
Pool play kicks off tomorrow at 3pm. You can follow that tournament on the Washington District 4 website.
Congrats to all the players who have made it to Vancouver and the 2010 Western Region Tournament!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Four Teams Have Already Qualified for 2010
This weekend marks the beginning of the U.S. Regional tournaments in Little League Softball action, but four teams have already qualified to play in the LL Softball World Series next month:
EMEA:
UKS Softball Club Wroclaw LL
Wroclaw, Poland
Latin America:
ASOFEM LL
Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Asia Pacific:
Bacolod West LL
Bacolod City, Philippines
and the Host team, Oregon District 4:
Tigard LL
Tigard, Oregon
"Tigard Takes It!"
Welcome to the 2010 Little League Softball World Series! and welcome, very soon, to Portland, Oregon!
EMEA:
UKS Softball Club Wroclaw LL
Wroclaw, Poland
Latin America:
ASOFEM LL
Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Asia Pacific:
Bacolod West LL
Bacolod City, Philippines
and the Host team, Oregon District 4:
Tigard LL
Tigard, Oregon
"Tigard Takes It!"
Welcome to the 2010 Little League Softball World Series! and welcome, very soon, to Portland, Oregon!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Start your engines!
Hi Little League Softball fans -- it's the most...wonderful...time...of the year!
It is time to put the keys into this blog's ignition and restart for the 2010 Road to the Little League SOFTBALL World Series.
As I warm this puppy up, with some design changes and tools to follow all the all action, I hope you are enjoying your summer. If you can't be with us in Portland, I hope this blog can keep you connected to the action.
I'm all about the positive -- I am a local Little League President and strong advocate for youth softball and baseball. I won't allow negative comments and I am careful with using kids' names with their images.
I like to start by following Regional tournaments and highlighting the amazing girls that have made it this far into the summer! What an accomplishment. As a LL Softballer myself, I never made it past State...
Please feel free to comment and share this blog with other fans.
I love August!
It is time to put the keys into this blog's ignition and restart for the 2010 Road to the Little League SOFTBALL World Series.
As I warm this puppy up, with some design changes and tools to follow all the all action, I hope you are enjoying your summer. If you can't be with us in Portland, I hope this blog can keep you connected to the action.
I'm all about the positive -- I am a local Little League President and strong advocate for youth softball and baseball. I won't allow negative comments and I am careful with using kids' names with their images.
I like to start by following Regional tournaments and highlighting the amazing girls that have made it this far into the summer! What an accomplishment. As a LL Softballer myself, I never made it past State...
Please feel free to comment and share this blog with other fans.
I love August!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saying Final Congrats to the Champs
There have been many, many articles written about the 2009 Little League Softball World Champs from Warner Robins American Little League, but this one put the final touches and brings it full circle:
Little League Rewards Champs, Applauds New Division for Special Needs Kids
http://www.macon.com/2010/04/11/1090286/perfect-circle.html
I enjoyed thinking about all the Little Leaguers sharing in the special day, all of them champions!
Little League Rewards Champs, Applauds New Division for Special Needs Kids
http://www.macon.com/2010/04/11/1090286/perfect-circle.html
I enjoyed thinking about all the Little Leaguers sharing in the special day, all of them champions!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Little League Softball: Ready for 2010?
It's January and it is officially preseason :) ! Coaches, league officials and fans of Little League Softball have lots to look forward to in 2010.
There are two important changes on the agenda the Little League Congress that will remove the last differences between ASA and Little League game play: dropped third strike and stealing when the ball leaves a pitcher's hand.
Here are the notes for the 2010 Congress:
http://www.littleleague.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=164794
Items 12 and 13
League and team structure remains the same, and fundamentally different than most ASA and travel softball organizations.
However, LL softball has also issued a "Special Games" guide that outlines ways for LL teams to get more tournament-style play, if desired:
http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Jan-Apr/LLExpandsSoftballOpportunities.htm
Totally applaud these new developments for Little League Softball!
There are two important changes on the agenda the Little League Congress that will remove the last differences between ASA and Little League game play: dropped third strike and stealing when the ball leaves a pitcher's hand.
Here are the notes for the 2010 Congress:
http://www.littleleague.org/AssetFactory.aspx?vid=164794
Items 12 and 13
League and team structure remains the same, and fundamentally different than most ASA and travel softball organizations.
However, LL softball has also issued a "Special Games" guide that outlines ways for LL teams to get more tournament-style play, if desired:
http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Jan-Apr/LLExpandsSoftballOpportunities.htm
Totally applaud these new developments for Little League Softball!
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