(BALTIMORE, Feb. 19, 2025) – For the first time in its history, Cooperstown All Star Village will host a softball tournament at its world-class facility as part of the All-Ripken Softball Games Powered by Under Armour. The historic event will take place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2025, featuring top 10U, 12U, and 14U players from across the country. 

The All-Ripken Softball Games provide athletes with elite competition, high-level development, and a Big League experience, all inspired by the Ripken Way. Cooperstown All Star Village, known for its rich tradition located just outside of the birthplace of baseball, opens its doors to a new generation of softball athletes who will compete in one of the premier destinations for youth sports in the world.

"For years, Cooperstown has been synonymous with baseball excellence, and now we’re honored to bring that same level of prestige and opportunity to softball,” said Dan Hooper, General Manager of Cooperstown All Star Village. “This is a milestone moment for the sport, and we can’t wait to welcome the first generation of softball players to this legendary venue.” 

The All-Ripken Softball Games will feature skills evaluations, position-specific training, and competitive tournament play, culminating in an All-Ripken Games Champion. Players must be nominated by coaches, peers, or scouts to participate, ensuring a competitive field of top-tier athletes. 

In addition to the historic Cooperstown event, the All-Ripken Softball Games will host tournaments in Ohio and Louisiana as part of its expanded 2025 schedule: 

• August 21-24 – Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio) 
• August 29 - September 1 – Cooperstown All Star Village (New York) 
• September 11-14 – Broussard Sports Complex (Lafayette, Louisiana)

For nomination and registration information, visit AllRipkenSoftball.com or contact scout@allripken.com. Follow @AllRipkenSoftball on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates.

About Ripken Baseball®
As part of the Unrivaled Sports family of properties, Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art facilities – The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour® (Maryland), The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Cooperstown All Star Village (New York), Diamond Nation (New Jersey), Rocker B Ranch (Texas), and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio). Ripken Baseball also develops and trains athletes through Baseball Factory, Softball Factory, and the All-Ripken Games. Learn more about Ripken Baseball at ripkenbaseball.com.

CONTACT:

Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball
nemeth@ericpr.com
602-502-2793 cell

Rocker B Ranch’s 325 acres outside Dallas-Fort Worth accelerates Unrivaled Sports’ potential to create inclusive and premium sports experiences for young athletes everywhere

(GRAFORD, TEXAS  – Jan. 2, 2025) – Unrivaled Sports, a fast-growing leader in youth sports experiences, today announced the addition of Rocker B Ranch to its Baseball & Multi-sport Division. Located within close driving proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, this 325-acre one-of-a-kind ranch currently combines elite youth baseball tournaments with a scenic, full-service resort destination.

Rocker B Ranch features four premier baseball fields and resort-style amenities, including lodging options such as cabins, casitas, and a lodge, as well as food and beverage services, two swimming pools, a fishing pond, and a music venue. The property also includes volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts. Unrivaled Sports, which owns Ripken Baseball® and Cooperstown All-Star Village, plans to expand the facility by adding more baseball and multi-sport fields, increasing onsite accommodations for young athletes and families, and enhancing amenities to solidify its status as a regional and national destination.

In 2024, Rocker B Ranch hosted nearly 60,000 visitors, including over 900 baseball teams that participated in over 30 seasonal, weekend-based tournaments.

“Rocker B Ranch represents everything we strive for at Unrivaled Sports — excellence in youth sports and unforgettable experiences for families and communities,” said Wade Martin, CEO of Unrivaled Sports’ baseball division. “What Lance Byrd and his family built is one of the most unique experiences in youth sports. We couldn’t be more proud and excited to be partners and lead the next chapter. Since we currently only use 55 of the 325 acres, the opportunities to expand and build upon the great foundation are very exciting.”

“Rocker B Ranch was built on the idea of bringing people together, whether it’s for the love of baseball, a special occasion, or simply a chance to connect with nature,” said Lance Byrd, founder of Rocker B Ranch. “We’re thrilled to see that tradition continue for years to come. Unrivaled Sports has a remarkable ability to elevate facilities and undoubtedly help Rocker B Ranch reach its full potential.”

In addition to founding the complex, brothers Lance and Bart Byrd have guided the facility’s operations and growth and will continue as part of the Unrivaled team.

Nestled near Possum Kingdom Lake and the Brazos River, Rocker B Ranch offers onsite lodging, a variety of outdoor activities, and stunning views of the Palo Pinto Mountains. The ranch has expanded beyond baseball, becoming a premier destination for sports-centered events and corporate retreats. Its proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth, exceptional hospitality, and professional staff have solidified its reputation as an idyllic venue for a range of activities.

“We are on a mission to provide unrivaled sports experiences to young athletes everywhere,” said Andy Campion, Unrivaled Sports’ Chairman and CEO. “That includes experiences that are inclusive and premium, inspiring and developmental for the athletes, and memory-making for their families. We see Rocker B Ranch having the potential to bring our mission to life across its 325 acres, from baseball to flag football to soccer and lacrosse, for boys and girls of all ages.”

About Unrivaled Sports

Unrivaled Sports’ mission is to create unrivaled sports experiences for young athletes everywhere.  Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, and including a strategic partnership with The Chernin Group (TCG), Unrivaled Sports is a diverse network of youth sports properties across Baseball, Softball, Football, and Action Sports. In collaboration with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., Unrivaled Sports’ Baseball & Softball division includes Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Sports Force Parks, Baseball Factory, Softball Factory, Diamond Nation, Rocker B Ranch, All-Ripken Games, and UA Next Prospect Tour. In partnership with 5-time Olympian Shaun White and Ares Management, the Action Sports division includes SNÖBAHN and the following We Are Camp properties: High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Windells Ski Camp, Seek Skateboard Camp, and Milepost 35 Mountain Bike Camp. The Flag Football division includes the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village, Under the Lights, and NEFFL. Unrivaled Sports also owns YTH Sports, operators of Soccer Youth. Learn more at unrivaledsports.com.

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CONTACT:

Eric Nemeth on behalf of Unrivaled Sports

nemeth@ericpr.com

(BALTIMORE, Oct. 29, 2024) – Ripken Baseball® today announced the return of the All-Ripken Games Powered by Under Armour in 2025, featuring an expanded schedule and venues in S.C., Texas, Tenn., Ohio, Md., N.Y., N.J., and Fla. The All-Ripken Games provide top youth baseball players with elite competition and development opportunities in a Big League environment.

"The growth of the All-Ripken Games has been incredible, and we are excited to bring even more opportunities for athletes in 2025," said Ripken Baseball co-founder Bill Ripken. "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, forming new bonds every week—on and off the field.”

All-Ripken Games, which debuted in 2023, will host 10 baseball tournaments at eight different facilities in 2025, starting in Myrtle Beach in April. The season will culminate at the end of the year in Florida with the All-Ripken Futures Games, featuring the top players of the season. Players must be nominated by their peers and coaches for the opportunity to play in the All-Ripken Games.

The schedule includes an All-Ripken tournament at Cooperstown All Star Village, a world-class facility that traditionally welcomes 12U teams from around the world to compete in a resort environment. The All-Ripken Games over Labor Day Weekend will offer a unique opportunity for other ages and individual players to compete in youth baseball’s rite of passage.

All-Ripken Games will feature a skills evaluation led by Baseball Factory scouts, skills challenges, and tournament competition, with an All-Ripken Games Champion crowned at each location.

2025 All-Ripken Games powered by Under Armour schedule:

• April 3-6
  The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach – South Carolina (Preseason)

• July 31-Aug. 3
  Rocker B Ranch in Graford – Texas

• Aug. 7-10
  The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach – South Carolina

• Aug. 14-17
  The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge – Tennessee

• Aug. 18-21
  Diamond Nation – New Jersey

• Aug. 21-24
  Sports Force Park at Cedar Point Sports Center – Ohio

• Aug. 28-31
  The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen – Maryland (Week 1)

• Aug. 29-Sept. 1
  Cooperstown All Star Village – New York

• Sept. 4-7
  The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen – Maryland (Week 2)

All-Ripken Futures Games, featuring the top players from the All-Ripken Games
TBD dates at the end of 2025 in Florida

For nomination and registration information for the 2025 All-Ripken Games powered by Under Armour, visit www.allripken.com or contact scout@allripken.com. Follow @AllRipken on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates.

About Ripken Baseball®
As part of the Unrivaled Sports family of properties, Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art facilities – The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour® (Maryland), The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Cooperstown All Star Village (New York), Diamond Nation (New Jersey), and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio). Ripken Baseball also develops and trains athletes through Baseball Factory, Softball Factory, and the All-Ripken Games. Learn more about Ripken Baseball at ripkenbaseball.com.

CONTACT:

Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball
nemeth@ericpr.com
602-502-2793 cell

(BALTIMORE – Sept. 19, 2024) — Ripken Baseball^®, the leader in youth baseball and softball experiences, today announced a strategic partnership with Rawlings, the official glove of MLB® and creator of the iconic Rawlings Gold Glove Award^®, naming the storied brand as the “Official Fielding Glove” of Ripken Baseball, Baseball Factory, and Softball Factory. Rawlings will also be involved in the renowned Baseball Factory All-America Game, which showcases the nation’s top high school baseball players.

Cal Ripken, Jr., Hall of Famer and Co-Founder of Ripken Baseball, recounted his memories and experience with Rawlings: “When I was drafted by the Orioles, I was first assigned to the team in Bluefield, West Virginia.  When I arrived, there were two Rawlings gloves waiting for me in my locker. As a young ballplayer just starting my career this was very meaningful to me.  Rawlings was with me from the very beginning of my professional baseball career to the very end. Rawlings is the gold standard and is synonymous with baseball. At our complexes, we work to provide young ballplayers and their families with a big-league experience, and having Rawlings with us only adds to that.”

Rawlings will have exclusive presence across five premier facilities, including Cooperstown All-Star Village (New York), The Ripken Experience^® Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour^® (Maryland), The Ripken Experience^® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience^® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio).

“Partnering with Ripken Baseball represents an alignment of values for Rawlings,” said Eric Reinsfelder, Vice President, Brand and Sports Marketing. “The Ripken Way teaches young athletes the importance of fundamentals, discipline, and love for the game, which are ideals that we share. Our goal is to equip players with the best tools possible, and we’re proud that our gloves will be in the hands of athletes learning the game at Ripken Baseball’s renowned facilities.”

Rawlings will host on-site baseball and softball activations, providing dedicated spaces for players and visitors to experience their fielding gloves. These collaborations will include baseball and softball product showcases, demonstrations, giveaways, and opportunities for players to engage with the brand. Further, Rawlings plans to utilize the newly developed partnership as a research and development tool soliciting feedback from athletes on prototype glove models.

Rawlings will also serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the popular Turn Two Skills Competition, a key event during Ripken Baseball’s week-long tournaments, where participants demonstrate their defensive skills in a fun and competitive atmosphere. The partnership will extend beyond in-person activations into digital spaces. Rawlings and Ripken Baseball will collaborate on a content series, online giveaways, and co-branded social media campaigns.

About Ripken Baseball:

As part of the Unrivaled Sports family of properties, Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art facilities – The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour® (Maryland), The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Cooperstown All Star Village (New York), Diamond Nation (New Jersey), and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio). Ripken Baseball also develops and trains athletes through Baseball Factory, Softball Factory, and the All-Ripken Games. Learn more about Ripken Baseball at ripkenbaseball.com.

About Rawlings:

Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the official baseball, glove, helmet, face guard and base of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball®, the official baseball and softball of the NCAA® and the NAIA® and the official softball of the NJCAA®. The company is headquartered in St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com.

CONTACT:

Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball
nemeth@ericpr.com
602-502-2793 cell