From what I remember last year from watching the LLWS (Softball) last year at that level (world series) it is basically a national travel ball tournament there are not any local rec teams out there, it's just a matter of local rules and teams focus as to which team can make a run at it.
No offense, but you're completely wrong. Every team in the LLWS is a local rec All-Star team, with all the players coming from within their local District (typically one town, or one town plus some adjoining areas).