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recaps by Eric Balnar, photos by Erin Honsa

Today, we declare two national champions.

1. Little League Girls
2. Little League Invitational

It should be an exciting conclusion at Redcliffe Baseball Club in Moreton Bay.

Here you will find:
– A daily recap with basic stories and stats from each game;
– Mini Match Highlights
– Selection of photos & highlights;
– Scores;

Looking for photos? EOs and Coaches have been emailed a folder and password for all parents to access.

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live & free on Baseball+. For single camera feeds and live scoring, visit Game Changer. The links are below.

Make sure you visit the Tournament Hub for updated information and archived scores and stories.

recaps by Eric Balnar, photos by Erin Honsa

The final day of Pool Play of the Australian Girls & Invitational Little League Championships is complete from Redcliffe Baseball Club in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region.

Our Gold Medal match-ups are confirmed. Check the schedule at the bottom of this article.

But since you are here…

Here you will find:
– A daily recap with basic stories and stats from each game;
– Selection of photos & highlights;
– Standings & Scores;

Looking for photos? EOs and Coaches have been emailed a folder and password for all parents to access.

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live & free on Baseball+. For single camera feeds and live scoring, visit Game Changer. The links are below.

Make sure you visit the Tournament Hub for updated information.

recaps by Eric Balnar, photos by Erin Honsa / Michael Lovell, highlights from Baseball+

It’s Day 3 of the Australian Girls & Invitational Little League Championships – two tournaments for some of our younger players in the country at Redcliffe Baseball Club in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region.

Here you will find:
– A daily recap with basic stories and stats from each game;
– Selection of photos & highlights;
– Standings & Scores;

Looking for photos? EOs and Coaches have been emailed a folder and password for all parents to access.

Here’s yesterday’s recap to get you up to speed.

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live & free on Baseball+. For single camera feeds and live scoring, visit Game Changer. The links are below.

Make sure you visit the Tournament Hub for updated information.

You can check our HIGHLIGHTS on YouTube, thanks to the City of Moreton Bay.

recaps by Eric Balnar, photos by Michael Lovell, highlights from Baseball+

The second day of of two tournaments at Redcliffe Baseball Club is in the books!

Welcome to your recap story Little League Girls & Little League Invitational Tournament in beautiful Moreton Bay.

Here you will find:
– A daily recap with basic stories and stats from each game;
– Selection of photos & highlights;
– Standings & Scores;

Looking for photos? EOs and Coaches have been emailed a folder and password for all parents to access.

Here’s yesterday’s recap to get you up to speed.

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live & free on Baseball+. For single camera feeds and live scoring, visit Game Changer. The links are below. Did you know we’re logging highlights from Baseball+ on YouTube? Check them out here.

Make sure you visit the Tournament Hub for updated information.

recaps by Eric Balnar, photos by Michael Lovell

A fun day at Moreton Bay.

Tuesday was the first day of our final two national championships for the season. From Redcliffe Baseball Club, it’s the Little League Girls & Little League Invitational Tournament!

Welcome to the recap story where we detail to you the ongoings of both tournaments.

Here you will find:
– A daily recap with basic stories and stats from each game;
– Selection of photos & highlights;
– Standings & Scores;
– CARVE Performers of the Day

Looking for photos? EOs and Coaches have been emailed a folder and password for all parents to access.

You can watch Diamond 1 coverage live & free on Baseball+. For single camera feeds and live scoring, visit Game Changer. The links are below.

The Australian baseball community shifts their attention to Redcliffe, Queensland for two tournaments running side-by-side in July.

It’s time for one of our favourite weeks of the year – the 2025 Little League Girls National Championships & 2025 Little League Invitational.

A flock of baseball loving 9-12 year-olds will be coming to experience a week long tournament in a beautiful part of the world.

Here you will find schedules and information for each division for the event running from July 8-12, sponsored by the City of Moreton Bay.

Games scheduled on Diamond 1 will be broadcast live & free on Baseball+. You can follow along the rest of the action on GameChanger.

COMBINED SCHEDULE: Download the PDF

LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS SCHEDULE & INFORMATION

Age Group: 9-12
Tournament Hub: www.baseball.com.au/littleleagueredcliffe
Tournament Date: Tuesday 8 July – Saturday 12 July
Tournament Location: Redcliffe, Queensland
Tournament Schedule: Below and available here
GameChanger Scoring Link: Coming soon
Broadcast: Baseball+ (free) / GameChanger
2024 Champion: NSW Blue

This is the only event of its kind around the world. No other country has a national championship for the Little League age group that is exclusively for girls.

The event is building off the success of the 2024 tournament – a world first. You can read about last year’s tournament in a great story by the ABC here.

Teams are entered by their states – there are no qualifying events.

In 2025, there are six teams in the Girls Division. Each team will play each other once and the top two teams will play-off for a national championship on the final day.

Games are limited to two hours. Teams can score a maximum of six runs in an inning until inning after the fourth inning when the limit is removed. Games can end in ties.

LITTLE INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE & INFORMATION

Age Group: 9-12
Tournament Hub: www.baseball.com.au/littleleagueredcliffe
Tournament Date: Tuesday 8 July – Saturday 12 July
Tournament Location: Redcliffe, Queensland
Tournament Schedule: Below and available here
GameChanger Scoring Link: Coming soon
Broadcast: Baseball+ (free) / GameChanger
2024 Champion: None (new event)

A Little League Invitational tournament makes its debut on the Australian baseball calendar.

With a focus on enhancing Little League’s position as Australian Baseball’s primary participation competition program, the Little League Invitational is aimed at providing existing Little League charters who do not regularly qualify for the four international tournament pathway national championships chance to experience competing against their peers form across the country in a national tournament.

You can read about the tournament in the initial announcement story.

Teams are entered by their states – there are no qualifying events.

The six teams will play in one division. They’ll play each other once and the top two teams will play-off for a national championship on the final day.

Games are limited to two hours. Teams can score a maximum of six runs in an inning until inning after the fourth inning when the limit is removed. Games can end in ties.

STAY & PLAY IN MORETON BAY

Discover the hidden gems and sun-soaked adventures waiting for you in Moreton Bay.

Just up the road from Brisbane, this is where the coast meets hinterland adventure, and the laid-back Queensland lifestyle takes centre stage. Whether you’re looking to dive into clear blue waters, explore lush green trails, or simply relax by the shore, Brisbane’s Playground (aka Moreton Bay) has something for everyone.

Head to www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au to plan your adventure while visiting for baseball.

Want to know what’s on in Moreton Bay? Visit www.whatsonmoretonbay.com.au/.

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A new partnership between City of Moreton Bay and Baseball Australia will see the Little League Girls and Little League Invitational National Championships in Moreton Bay for the next three years.

In 2025 and beyond, the two national tournaments will be held at Redcliffe Baseball Club.

These are two exciting tournaments on the Australian baseball calendar.

The Little League Girls National Championships is the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

In 2024, Australian baseball helped push through barriers by becoming the first country to host a national Little League title exclusively for girls.

The Little League Invitational is aimed at providing existing Little League charters who do not regularly qualify for the four international tournament pathway national championships a chance to experience competing against their peers form across the country in a national tournament.

This year, both tournaments run side-by-side from July 8 – 12, with a schedule expected to be announced shortly.

There aren’t many places better to host than the Redcliffe Padres, one of Queensland’s most successful clubs.

Families of the 12 teams will love visiting the City of Moreton Bay.

Just under an hour from both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay invites you to discover its diverse offerings.

From the peaceful hinterland retreats of Woodford and Dayboro to the lively buzz of the Redcliffe Peninsula and the relaxing shores of Bribie Island, there’s something for everyone, just waiting to be uncovered! 

Families can visit www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/ and plan their trip, discover day trips, find places to go and book accomodation.