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UPDATED 11/4/2005!! Photos from the 2005 Western Region Little League Tournament have been added to the website. The pictures were taken and donated to the region by Russ Tinsley. Check back often as more photo's will be added each day. To view and download the photo's click on the "Regional Albums" link.

Cody Perdue from Fremont California returns to play Little League once again after a devastating injury. Read about this Little Leaguer's courage and persistance to overcome his disability. More...

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New!! On August 26, 2005 the Little League Board Of Directors met during the Little League World Series Tournament. Jim Chavez District Administratior WA 10, and member of the International Board of Directors represented the Western Region. To read and download a copy of the minutes from that board meeting click here. You can also read and download a copy of the minutes by clicking on the "Director" link on the left side of this webpage.

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH BASEBALL?

Posted by Bill Carter at Sep 5, 2005 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
We hear the horror stories about kids spending nearly every week of the year playing in one particular sport; about parents spending thousands of dollars so their child can play on an "elite" traveling team; about pitchers being used so much in non-Little League play that they require surgery that used to be reserved for Major League pitchers looking to extend their careers. How much is too much? Check out the essay by President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen D. Keener. This article was featured in the 2005 Little League World Series program.   More... image
Rancho Buena Vista Little League from Vista, California representing the West and West Oahu Little League from Ewa Beach, Hawaii representing the Northwest will compete in the 2005 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA starting August 19th. For more information and to view the schedule and results, click on the HEADLINE above...image