Information from Inaugural Intermediate Little League World Series--
Livermore, California and California District 57 Little League and Tri-Valley Bank announced that it has entered into an agreement to sponsor the inaugural Intermediate Little League World Series, held July 30 through August 5, 2013 in Livermore,
“We are excited to have Tri-Valley Bank as our first corporate partner and we look forward to developing our relationship over the coming years,” said Dave Wetmore, World Series Tournament Director. “The International Little League World Series is sure to be an exciting, well attended event. We appreciate their commitment to this inaugural event.”
In addition to becoming one of the presenting sponsors, Tri-Valley Bank will have advertising presence inside Max Baer Stadium in Livermore, CA.
“Tri-Valley Bank continues to build on the relationships we have established here in the East Bay,” stated Brian Kehoe and Charles Crohare at Tri-Valley Bank. Our sponsorship with the Intermediate Little League World Series reflects our plans to continue to grow in the Tri-Valley area and throughout the Bay Area, building our brand and supporting our community.”
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”.
Little League Baseball was founded in 1939 in Williamsport PA. Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program has assisted millions of children on every continent 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 and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball."
In August 2013, 10 Little League teams from around the world will come to Livermore on July 30 through August 5, 2013, for the Inaugural Intermediate Little League World Series. This new division of Little League Baseball, was made official in 2012 and features players aged 11-13 to play an Intermediate format.
As many as 10 teams from around the world will play for the World Series at Max Baer Park in Livermore, CA.
For more information and a full schedule of events – please visit the website.
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