FAQs

When is the parent meeting?

The parent meeting will be on Sunday, April 14th at the Technology High Blacktop. Each team has their own time slot to sign paperwork, order their uniform and swag, and get information from the President. Time slots are as follows:

8U - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9U - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
10U - 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
11U - 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
12U - 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

If a player is in the clinic with Noah Lyndell, they will need to leave the clinic and come to this meeting, as this meeting is mandatory.

When are practices?

Practice days and times will be up to each manager, but most teams practice 5 days a week for 2 hours until the State tournament. If the team advances past the State tournament, then practices continue until the Regional tournament.

Does this cost extra money?

All Star players do need to purchase a jersey, and there are the costs of traveling to the Pre-State and State tournaments. Whether you choose to stay in a hotel or drive back and forth is up to you.

There is also the option to purchase practice shorts and other swag, but it is not mandatory.

Most teams do fundraisers to pay for extra items for the players, such as baseball bags, helmets, and other swag.

When are the tournaments?

Pre-State 

June 7-9 in Elk Grove. All age divisions are at this tournament. Most teams stay in a hotel, but some will choose to drive back and forth. The cost of the hotel is up to each individual family.

State tournament

8U State is June 15-21 in Elk Grove. 

9U and 10U is June 22-28 in Laguna. 

11U is June 22-28 in Rohnert Park. 

12U is June 15-21 in River Park. 

Regionals

If a team wins their State tournament, then they proceed to the next level, which is the Regional tournament. Regional tournaments are farther away, and most teams will fundraise heavily if they win the State tournament to help defray the travel costs.

All Regional tournaments are July 14-19.

8U is in Rohnert Park, CA.

9U is in Galt, CA.

10U is in Kingsburg, CA

11U is in Fallon, NV.

12U is in Hawaii.

Can 7-year-olds try out?

Yes! 7-year-olds may try out for the 8U team.

How do I know what age my player is playing as?

For Cal Ripken Baseball, playing age is your player's age as of April 30th. If your player's birthday is April 30, 2014, they play as a 10 year old. However, if your player's birthday is May 1, 2014, they play as a 9-year-old.

Do I need to sign anything?

All players are required to sign a letter of commitment, a media release for Babe Ruth League, and a consent for treatment form.