BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- For the past 15 years, the Senior League World Series has been played at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor.
Little League International has restructured its Teenage Divisions, doing away with the 'Big League' division. The Big League Baseball World Series had been played in Easley, South Carolina.
With the opening, the Senior League World Series will be moving to South Carolina starting in 2017.
Little League International released this statement:
“For 15 years, the city of Bangor has been a wonderful host of the Senior League Baseball World Series, and words cannot express our sincere gratitude to our Tournament Director Mike Brooker, his fellow volunteers, and the entire city for their support,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO. “Equally, Easley has an incredible volunteer staff, led by Tournament Director Jon Humphrey, and support from the city. When reviewing both locations, Easley offers dormitory housing, with support from Clemson University, and is a more central location, with easier transportation options for all participants, families, and fans. This was an extremely difficult decisions given that both sites have fantastic facilities and volunteers that support our tournaments.”
All funds raised to operate the Senior League Baseball World Series in Bangor will be kept by Maine District 3 Little League to support local league operations in the area.