The Little League World Series is an annual youth tournament held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania for baseball players aged 10 to 12 years old. The Series was first held in 1947 and takes place every August on the nicest youth baseball fields in the world at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium at the Little League International headquarters complex. This event is a worldwide tournament and is broadcasted on ESPN. In the summer months leading up to the Little League World Series, Little League charters around the world select an All-Star team made up of players from their respective charter. These All-Star teams then compete in district, sectional, divisional, and regional tournaments, hoping to advance to Williamsport for the Little League World Series to represent their region at the end of the summer. There are eight regions in the USA and an additional eight international regions that make up this annual sixteen-team, double-elimination tournament. Admission to all the games are free for fans to attend and for two weeks each year, the entire world is captivated by the talented baseball players who get to play in Williamsport. Many notable professional athletes played in this tournament as a kid. The two of us did not play in the tournament as kids, but we did grow up watching it on TV every summer. Rick once rented Lamade Stadium in May of 2015 and together we bused dozens of kids and their families to Williamsport for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. That memorable day, Rick coordinated a bunch of exhibition games for kids on the field inside Lamade Stadium - the same immaculate venue that hosts the Little League World Series. The entire complex was ours that day. Rick umpired the games and I announced them from the press box. It was awesome! We also have been fortunate to frequent the Little League World Series many times over the years to watch the tournament games in-person and see the talented ball players from all over the world crowned as Champions of the world. That is a special experience! We can confidently say that the Little League World Series is a trip all baseball families must add to their bucket lists. The town is buzzing with pure joy and excitement in August! It is one of the best places to watch the game of baseball. The kids who are playing in this annual tournament are the best ball players in the world for their age. Enjoy this listen as we dive deep into the magnificent glory of the Little League World Series, the venue, its facilities, and our personal experiences in Williamsport.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrothersbrandt/support
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