Intermediate Little League World Series coming to Tri-Valley
by PleasantonNationalLittleLeague posted 05/16/2013
Series runs July 30 - August 5; ESPN to broadcast Championship Game
Organizers of the first Intermediate Little League World Series have chosen Livermore and California District 57 Little League as the hosts for the inaugural event, which will be held July 30th though August 5th.
Ten teams from around the world - one host team, five more U.S. teams and four international teams - as well as familes, fans and friends will travel to the Tri-Valley for 19 games culminating with the Championship Game on Monday, August 5th, which will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Intermediate Division began as a two-year pilot program, before becoming an official division in 2012.
Players ages 11-13 are eligible to play in this Intermediate baseball league, which features a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot bases, also known as "50/70."