The COVID Project
The record
- Jurisdiction
- South Williamsport (and Region sites), PA; MULTIPLE
- Level
- Organizer
- Issued
- 2020-04-30 Apr. 30, 2020
- In force
- Apr. 30, 2020 (the notice's date)
- Quarters
- 2020 Q2
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Functions reached
- Collection
- Fitness, Arts, Entertainment and Sports SEC-17
Operative words
'the significant public health uncertainty that will still exist several months from now'; the first cancellation 'in organization history'; Stephen D. Keener: 'This is a heartbreaking decision for everyone at Little League International' (Ex. SEC-17-GM-090)
The organizer's notice
Little League International, 'Little League Cancels 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments' (Apr. 30, 2020) (live page)
Notes
2020: Cancelled Apr. 30, 2020: 'Little League International has made the difficult and disappointing decision to cancel its seven World Series tournaments and their respective regional qualifying events', citing 'the significant public health uncertainty that will still exist several months from now' and direction from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and officials of the other World Series locations; leagues told to follow 'the guidelines set forth by their respective state and local government and health officials in terms of public gatherings, organized youth sports, and sporting events' before resuming after May 11. Usual dates: August (World Series); July (regionals). Scale: Seven World Series tournaments 'hosted for nearly 75 years' (Ex. SEC-17-GM-090). Venue orders 2020: PA-004, PA-010, PA-011, PA-016, MET-PHL-038. Venue orders 2021: PA-033, PA-036.