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Originally Posted by David B
That's the problem I have with the so called LLWS. My son and I were discussing this and as I told him there are many LLWS going on, they just choose to televise this one because of the international flavor?? i guess.
And there are what ten or twelve maybe more leagues that have "small ball" World Series and only a few of them make it to TV at all.
LL is lucky because ESPN buys into all the hoopla and LL makes a $$$ killing every year off of this one series.
Kudos for LL being smart enough to take advantage of this.
Thanks
David
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It is quite expensive to maintain the regional complexes in the 8 regions (2 are combined so 6 complexes) not to mention the International Complex. There are 8 World Series sites as well to maintain. The teams are brought to the Series on Little Leagues dime. The teams are fed 3 meals a day in the cafeteria as well. Russell Athletic covers the uniforms and Easton supplies brand new equipment for the Series. The other World Series have a few televised games as well as regional play coverage. There are International teams at those tournaments as well.