2011 Little League World Series
Encyclopedia
The Little League World Series
took place in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
between August 18 and 28. Eight teams from the United States
and eight from throughout the world competed in the 65th edition of this tournament. Ocean View Little League of Huntington Beach, California
defeated Hamamatsu Minami Little League of Hamamatsu City, Japan
2–1 in the World Championship game.
format that was first used in the previous year's tournament. The format of four pools consisting of four teams in each pool, a format that had been used since the tournament expanded to 16 teams in 2001
, was eliminated. Instead, the eight teams from the United States were placed into one bracket, and the eight International teams into another bracket. The tournament remained double-elimination until the United States and International championship games, where it became single-elimination.
Little League International renewed deals with uniform suppliers Russell Athletic and New Era Caps. As part of the deal, regions had new color schemes this year.
.
The consolation game was cancelled due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Irene
.
, Uganda
defeated Dhahran
, Saudi Arabia
in the Middle East-Africa Region Final but the Ugandan team was denied visas
by the State Department
. Reportedly, the visas were denied because some players provided false information, specifically related to their ages. The runner-up, Saudi Arabia, was invited to the Little League World Series
in their spot.
Little League World Series
The Little League Baseball World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11 to 13 years old. It was originally called the National Little League Tournament and was later renamed for the World Series in Major League Baseball. It was first held in 1947 and is held every August in South...
took place in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
South Williamsport is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,412 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
between August 18 and 28. Eight teams from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and eight from throughout the world competed in the 65th edition of this tournament. Ocean View Little League of Huntington Beach, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
defeated Hamamatsu Minami Little League of Hamamatsu City, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
2–1 in the World Championship game.
Tournament changes
On June 16, 2011, Little League announced that it was modifying the double-eliminationDouble-elimination tournament
A double-elimination tournament is a type of elimination tournament competition in which a participant ceases to be eligible to win the tournament's championship upon having lost two games or matches...
format that was first used in the previous year's tournament. The format of four pools consisting of four teams in each pool, a format that had been used since the tournament expanded to 16 teams in 2001
2001 Little League World Series
-Pool play:The top two teams in each pool moved on to the elimination round.August 17August 18August 19August 20August 21-International:August 17August 18August 19August 20August 21-Elimination rounds:-Champions path:...
, was eliminated. Instead, the eight teams from the United States were placed into one bracket, and the eight International teams into another bracket. The tournament remained double-elimination until the United States and International championship games, where it became single-elimination.
Little League International renewed deals with uniform suppliers Russell Athletic and New Era Caps. As part of the deal, regions had new color schemes this year.
Teams
Of the 16 teams, 11 made their first LLWS appearance. Most notable among these is the Keystone Little League, based less than 30 miles (48.3 km) from Little League headquarters. The last LLWS to feature a team from the immediate Williamsport area was the 1969 edition1969 Little League World Series
-Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**...
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United States bracket
International bracket
Crossover games
Teams that lost their first two games got to play a crossover game against a team from the other side of the bracket that also lost its first two games. These game were labeled Game A and Game B.World Championship
| 2011 Little League World Series Champions |
|---|
  Ocean View Little League Huntington Beach, California |
The consolation game was cancelled due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene (2011)
Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage along its path through the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and as far north as Atlantic Canada in 2011...
.
Middle East-Africa qualification
KampalaKampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
defeated Dhahran
Saudi Aramco Residential Camp in Dhahran
Saudi Aramco Residential Camp in Dhahran, casually known by its inhabitants as the Dhahran Camp, is the residential community built by Saudi Aramco for its employees...
, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
in the Middle East-Africa Region Final but the Ugandan team was denied visas
Visa (document)
A visa is a document showing that a person is authorized to enter the territory for which it was issued, subject to permission of an immigration official at the time of actual entry. The authorization may be a document, but more commonly it is a stamp endorsed in the applicant's passport...
by the State Department
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
. Reportedly, the visas were denied because some players provided false information, specifically related to their ages. The runner-up, Saudi Arabia, was invited to the Little League World Series
Little League World Series
The Little League Baseball World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11 to 13 years old. It was originally called the National Little League Tournament and was later renamed for the World Series in Major League Baseball. It was first held in 1947 and is held every August in South...
in their spot.
Champions Path
The Ocean View Little League won 20 games and lost 1 game to reach the Little League World Series. Overall, their record was 25–2. Their two losses came against Rancho Mission Viejo LL (from California), and Billings Big Sky LL (from Montana).| Round | Opposition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| District 62 | ||
| Winner's Bracket Quarterfinals |  Costa Mesa National LL |
6-0 |
| Winner's Bracket Semifinals | Costa Mesa American LL |
19-0 |
| Winner's Bracket Final | Huntington Valley LL |
7-1 |
| District 62 Championship | Huntington Valley LL |
13-3 |
| Section 10 | ||
| Game 1 | Aliso Viejo LL |
5–4 |
| Game 2 | Rancho Mission Viejo LL |
2–1 |
| Game 3 | Rancho Mission Viejo LL |
5–6 (8 inn.) |
| Section 10 Championship | Rancho Mission Viejo LL |
3–1 |
| South California Divisional | ||
| Winner's Bracket Semifinals | Fontana Community LL |
13-2 (4 inn.) |
| Winner's Bracket Finals | Canyon Springs LL |
5–1 |
| South Sub-Divisional Championship | Park View LL |
5–4 |
| South Championship | Encino LL |
12–1 (4 inn.) |
| South Championship | Encino LL |
11–1 |
| West Regional | ||
| Group Stage | Red Bluff LL Red Bluff Red Bluff may refer to:* Red Bluff, California* Red Bluff, British Columbia, a community near Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada** Red Bluff First Nation, a First Nations band government headquartered near Quesnel, British Columbia... |
10–2 |
| Group Stage |  Central East Maui LL |
3–0 |
| Group Stage |  Rio Rico LLRio Rico, Arizona Rio Rico is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 18,962 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Rio Rico is located at .... |
10–0 (4 inn.) |
| Group Stage |  Silverado LLLas Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
11–3 |
| Semifinals |  Washington LLWashington, Utah Washington is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 8,186 at the 2000 census, and 18,761 as of the 2010 Census. Washington is east of St... |
5–0 |
| West Region Championship | Red Bluff LL Red Bluff Red Bluff may refer to:* Red Bluff, California* Red Bluff, British Columbia, a community near Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada** Red Bluff First Nation, a First Nations band government headquartered near Quesnel, British Columbia... |
2–1 |