Winner continues journey to Little League World Series
HOSTED BY LOVELAND LITTLE LEAGUE
Location: Home of the Brave Park – 11605 Lebanon Road Loveland, OH 45140
For reference, the winner of the 12U tournament may advance all the way to the Little League World Series you see played on ESPN each August.
Eight teams from around the state will be participating in the fourteen games to decide who wins the 9-10-11 Ohio Little League, State Banner.
The Loveland Tournament begins Saturday, July 23rd, and will run as long as needed to declare a state champion. The winner moves on to the Midwest Regional Tournament.
Tournament organizers are planning an outdoor movie screening of The Sandlot for all the teams, weather permitting on the opening evening after the first round of games. They will also be working with local establishments so that they can provide each team with discounts for dining.
About Home of the Brave Park:
The state tournament will be completed on two fields. This are skin infields, and we will be utilizing temporary mounds set at the 9/10/11 pitching distance and are 10” high, which is within the Little League Guidelines. These fields will also have temporary fences installed at 200’ distances.
Read More about Home of the Brave Park:
This 54-acre park features five multi-purpose sporting fields for soccer, softball, baseball, and lacrosse, a Veterans’ memorial plaza, a shelter, and wet and dry playground areas.
The park’s only shelter is located near the playground/water park area and can accommodate approximately 60 people. There is a $200 fee for residents ($250 for non-residents) plus a $150 deposit is required for the rental of this facility. The water park feature operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Park established 2012)
Complete List of Amentities:
- Wet & Dry Playground
- Veteran’s Memorial Plaza
- Baseball Fields
- Multi-Purpose Fields
- Shelter – Reserve A Shelter
Loveland’s 11U Little League All-Stars advanced to the District championship game but fell short losing to the Hamilton West Side team. Hamilton West Side will be representing the Southwest Ohio District (District 9) in this coming State tournament.
