Senior League World Series (Europe–Africa Region)

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Europe–Africa Region
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2022 Senior League World Series
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Founded1969
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Flag of Italy.svg Nettuno, Italy
Most titlesFlag of Germany.svg  Germany (13)

The Senior League World Series Europe-Africa Region is one of six International regions that currently sends teams to the World Series in Easley, South Carolina. The region's participation in the SLWS dates back to 1969.

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Europe–Africa Region Countries

Region Champions

As of the 2022 Senior League World Series.

YearCitySLWSRecord
1969 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany Fourth Place2–2
1970 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium Not in Top 40–2
1971 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany 0–2
1972 Flag of Germany.svg Bavaria, West Germany 0–2
1973 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany 0–2
1974 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany Fourth Place2–2
1975 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany Not in Top 41–2
1976 Flag of Germany.svg Wiesbaden, West Germany 0–2
1977 Flag of Spain.svg Madrid, Spain 0–2
1978 Flag of Spain.svg Madrid, Spain 0–2
1979 Flag of Germany.svg Bitburg, West Germany 0–2
1980 Flag of Italy.svg Aviano, Italy 0–2
1981 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mons, Belgium 0–2
1982 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–2
1983 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–2
1984 Flag of England.svg London, England 0–2
1985 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–2
1986 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–2
1987 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–2
1988 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1–2
1989 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 0–2
1990 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 2–3
1991 Flag of Germany.svg Ramstein, Germany Third Place4–2
1992 Flag of Germany.svg Ramstein, Germany Not in Top 40–3
1993 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 0–3
1994 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1–3
1995 Flag of Germany.svg Ramstein, Germany 0–3
1996 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 0–3
1997 Flag of England.svg Huntingdon, England 0–3
1998 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium (Host)0–3
1999 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–3
2000 Flag of Germany.svg Ramstein, Germany 2–3
2001 Flag of Germany.svg Ramstein, Germany 0–3
2002 Flag of Russia.svg Moscow, Russia 1–3
2003 Flag of Russia.svg Moscow, Russia 2–2
2004 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands 0–4
2005 Flag of Georgia.svg Tbilisi, Georgia 1–3
2006 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels, Belgium 0–4
2007 Flag of Lithuania.svg Vilnius, Lithuania 0–4
2008 Flag of Lithuania.svg Vilnius, Lithuania 0–4
2009 Flag of Italy.svg Friuli, Italy 1–3
2010 Flag of Italy.svg Lazio, Italy 1–3
2011 Flag of Italy.svg Friuli, Italy Semifinals3–2
2012 Flag of Italy.svg Emilia, Italy Not in Top 41–3
2013 Flag of Italy.svg Emilia, Italy 1–3
2014 Flag of Italy.svg Emilia, Italy 1–3
2015 Flag of Italy.svg Lazio, Italy 1–3
2016 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona, Spain 1–2
2017 Flag of Italy.svg Emilia, Italy 1–2
2018 Flag of Italy.svg Bologna, Italy Int'l Final4–2
2019 Flag of Italy.svg Bologna, Italy Not in Top 42–2
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis [1]
2021
2022 Flag of Italy.svg Nettuno, Italy Not in Top 40–2
YearCitySLWSRecord

Results by Country

As of the 2022 Senior League World Series.

CountryRegion
Championships
SLWS
Championships
W–LPCT
Flag of Germany.svg Germany 13011300.268
Flag of Italy.svg Italy 1216300.348
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium 102240.077
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia 52130.133
Flag of Spain.svg Spain 3160.143
Flag of England.svg England 2050.000
Flag of Russia.svg Russia 350.375
Flag of Lithuania.svg Lithuania 080.000
Flag placeholder.svg Host Team(s)1030.000
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands 040.000
Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 130.250
Totals52036–1310.216

See also

Europe–Africa Region in other Little League divisions

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References

  1. "Little League® Cancels 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments". 30 April 2020.