National Little League Championship – June
Australian Little League was first launched in the year 2007 with Australia becoming one of over 75 countries that are involved in Little League. In Australia there are 477-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 have 20 teams from Australia participate in the National Little League Championships each year. The mission of Little League is to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball. Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
