Ohio State District Administrators: Welcome

Little League is the largest organized youth sports program in the world and the only Federally Chartered youth organization. It is truly a program of service to youth, adapted to the mental and physical capacities of children in a wide range of age groups. Combining all sanctioned Little League participation, more than 2.6 million children participate each year. Programs include both softball and baseball.Through the efforts and leadership of the past and present Administrators of the 10 districts in Ohio, numerous volunteers at the district and local league levels have provided exceptional Little League values and programs for the youth of Ohio.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012:

- The Senior League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 14-16) may now include players league age 13-16.

- The Big League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 16-18) may now include players league age 15-18.

- For Tournament Play, the age divisions will be: Junior League 13-14; Senior League 13-16; and Big League 15-18.

The Junior League Baseball Division remains for players league age 13-14 during the regular season. (Note: As before, 12-year-olds also are eligible for Junior League Baseball regular season play, under certain criteria.)

This gives local leagues wide latitude in tailoring their regular season teenage baseball divisions based on the available talent pool and age breakdown.

“All of the changes in the rules and regulations for 2012 will be announced in the next few days,” Patrick W. Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development, said. “We wanted to get this change out to our leagues and districts sooner, however, for planning purposes.”

The change also will affect pitch-count limits in Tournament Play, so the days of rest guide will apply to 13-18 year olds participating in the Senior and Big League divisions. Pitch count limits for the regular season remain the same as in 2011, based on the age of the pitcher.

2012 Little League World Series Schedule

• Big League Baseball (16-18-year-olds)
  July 25 to Aug. 1 – Easley, S.C. (Easley Recreation Complex) – 12th season in Easley; 45th season overall
  2011 Champion: South Carolina District 7 (Greenville, S.C.)
• Big League Softball (14-18-year-old girls)
  Aug. 2 to Aug. 8 – Kalamazoo, Mich. (Vanderberg Park) - 19th season in Kalamazoo; 31st season overall
  2011 Champion: Michigan District 9 (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
• Senior League Softball (13-16-year-old girls)
  Aug. 5 to Aug. 11 – Lower Sussex, Del. (Pyle Center) – 12th season in Lower Sussex; 37th season overall
  2011 Champion: Delaware District 3 (Laurel (Del.) Little League)
• Little League Softball (11-12-year-old girls)
  Aug. 9 to Aug. 15 – Portland, Ore. (Alpenrose Stadium) - 19th season in Portland; 39th season overall
  2011 Champion: Sterling Little League (Sterling, Ill.)
• Junior League Softball (13-14-year-old girls)
  Aug. 12 to Aug. 18 – Kirkland, Wash. (Everest Park) – 14th season in Kirkland; 14th season overall
  2011 Champion: Croswell Lexington Little League (Croswell, Mich.)
• Junior League Baseball (13-14-year-olds)
  Aug. 12 to Aug. 18 – Taylor, Mich. (Heritage Park) – 32nd season in Taylor; 32nd season overall
  2011 Champion: Palma Ceia Little League (Tampa, Fla.)
• Senior League Baseball (14-16-year-olds)
  Aug. 12 to Aug. 18 – Bangor, Maine (Shawn T. Mansfield Stadium) – 11th season in Bangor; 52nd season overall
  2011 Champion: Hilo Little League (Hilo, Hawaii)
• Little League Baseball (11-12-year-olds)
  Aug. 16 to Aug. 26 – South Williamsport, Pa. (Lamade/Volunteer Stadiums) – 54th season in South Williamsport; 66th season overall
  2011 Champion: Ocean View Little League (Huntington Beach, Calif.)