Ripken Baseball

The All-Ripken Games have taken off in year number two! The lessons learned, memories made, and new friendships forged are unique to All-Ripken, where teams are constructed for one tournament over four days. Talented young players come together from different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and personalities. New bonds form every week on the field and in the stands. As you can see in this video, the results are magical! All-Ripken allows individual players and their families to experience many of the world's best youth facilities, including The Ripken Experience?. This year's schedule features 12 tournaments in 10 states, including two of our most popular All-Ripken events happening over Labor Day Weekend at Cooperstown All Star Village and The Ripken Experience? Aberdeen. Thanks to all the coaches, players, parents, and families who make All-Ripken a special event across the country. More to come! #youthsports #baseball

When Josh Harris and David Blitzer created Unrivaled Sports, it wasn’t just a catchy name. “I think that Josh and David saw that the youth sports industry was highly fragmented,” said Amanda Shank, executive vice president of Unrivaled Sports. “There was an opportunity to unify the best-in-class operators, venues, experiences and create something for athletes and their families that felt really special.”

We're thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Gatorade, aiming to make youth sports more inclusive and accessible. Our mission is to build a future in which sports are for everyone. In this spirit, Ripken Baseball and Gatorade provided two local need-based teams with the opportunity to participate in the recent 2024 Ripken Select Panama City Beach tournament. From Gatorade-branded jerseys to tournament access, we're ensuring more teams have an unforgettable experience. Unrivaled Sports #youthsports

Our Baseball & Softball division recently announced a partnership with Walt Disney World? Resort to host The Ripken Experience? in 2025 and 2026. Amanda Shank, EVP at Unrivaled Sports, spoke with the Baltimore Business Journal this week about the partnership and Ripken Baseball's growth. "We feel really strongly at Unrivaled Sports that the Ripken brand has such strong core values and an affinity with consumers that we will continue to grow it," said Shank. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eZiVXeUb #sportsbusiness #youthsports #disney

This week, Bloomberg Originals aired the season premiere of Power Players, which featured Cal Ripken, Jr. Covering a range of topics, from his historic streak to his father's influence on Ripken Baseball, Cal talked with Jason Kelly about his partnership with Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eJQ8HNrA #youthsports #baseball

Ripken Baseball?and Walt Disney World Resort have agreed to host premier youth baseball experiences at?ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?in the summers of 2025 and 2026, involving four week-long tournaments each year. Each week-long experience includes a minimum of six games and a maximum of nine games, along with opening day ceremonies and skills competitions.?

We're thrilled to announce The Ripken Experience??at?Walt Disney World??Resort will take place in 2025 and 2026! “A fundamental principle of Ripken Baseball is the emphasis on fun, making ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at?Walt Disney World?Resort the perfect venue for competition and a family sports travel experience. We are excited to collaborate with the iconic and globally recognized Walt Disney World to deliver unforgettable experiences for teams and their families.” ~ Cal Ripken, Jr. Read more about today's announcement: https://lnkd.in/e-QUUnFD #sportsbiz #youthsports #baseball #disney

Welcome to Unrivaled Sports, Chris Stiepock, Taylor (., and Meredith Thompson! "We are building an all-star team here at Unrivaled Sports dedicated to bringing world-class youth sports experiences that will inspire and uplift athletes across our country. Chris, Taylor, and Meredith bring diverse skill sets and experiences to Unrivaled that will play an important role in positively impacting the communities we serve." ~ Scott Cotter, CFO at Unrivaled Sports Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2VGsYQE #sportsbiz #youthsports

We are excited to announce that Zebra Pen Corporation is now the “Official Signature Pen” of Ripken Baseball, Baseball Factory, and Softball Factory. Our partnership will include the “Signature Moment” series that will celebrate the journey of high school athletes who continue their athletic careers in college. “Zebra Pen brings a unique opportunity to enhance the experiences of our young athletes. This partnership aligns with our mission to provide young athletes a platform to capture and celebrate their journey and achievements.” ~ Wade Martin We also launched an Instagram giveaway today where one lucky winner will take home an autographed bat and ball from Cal Ripken, Jr. - signed using Zebra Pen products. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePW7--mk #sportsbiz #youthsports #baseball #softball

From a basketball festival in Rwanda to a football pitch in England, athletes, owners and executives are working to radically change their games for a global audience. Where sports, business and culture collide, you’ll find Power Players with Jason Kelly. New season streaming July 8. https://trib.al/ZhAFmMT