Cooperstown All Star Village to Host Softball for the First Time with All-Ripken Softball Games Powered by Under Armour
(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.
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Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball
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