Intermediate League World Series (Australia Region)
The Intermediate League World Series (Australia Region) represents the portion of the annual Intermediate (50/70) Baseball World Series tournament allocated to teams from Australia. This region, unlike some others in the Little League structure, does not typically hold its own regional tournament. Instead, a national champion from Australia, usually determined through the Australian Little League Championship, is directly awarded a berth in the Intermediate League World Series.
The "Intermediate (50/70)" designation refers to the field dimensions used at this level of Little League baseball, specifically a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot basepaths. This bridges the gap between the standard Little League field dimensions (46-foot pitching distance, 60-foot basepaths) and the regulation 90-foot diamond used in older divisions.
The winner of the Australia Region advances to the Intermediate League World Series, held annually in Livermore, California. They compete against other regional champions from across the United States and around the world for the World Series title. The specific format of the World Series can vary slightly year to year, but it typically involves a pool play stage followed by a single-elimination bracket to determine the champion.
The Australia Region is overseen by Little League International and operates within the rules and regulations set forth by the organization. The teams competing to represent Australia are comprised of players aged 11-13. Participation in the Intermediate League and the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage provides young baseball players with a chance to develop their skills, experience international competition, and represent their country.