The Sports Force at Cedar Point
AUGUST 21-24, 2025
Cedar Point - Sandusky, Ohio
The All-Ripken Games Powered by Under Armour includes some of the best youth softball players in the country playing together on teams competing in tournament play. Each All-Ripken Games location features hundreds of players from all around the nation. The All-Ripken Games is the nation’s most prestigious youth softball event for individual players. Locations are conducted at Ripken locations across the United States such as the Cooperstown All Star Village and the Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point.
Plus, playing in the All-Ripken Games gives each youth softball player the opportunity to be selected as one of the TOP PLAYERS from each event, allowing national recognition by Softball Factory.
EVENT INFORMATION
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
3115 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870
Located lakefront in Ohio, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center features a state-of-the-art facility with 12 professional synthetic turf baseball fields.
The All-Ripken Games is open to players in the 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U age groups. The age group a player is eligible to play in is determined by their age as of August 31, 2024.
Below is a tentative itinerary of what to expect for the weekend. A final schedule will be sent out closer to the event date.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Player Check-In / Media Shoot
- Opening Ceremonies
- Team Practices
- Player Card Combine* by Softball Factory (Not Mandatory)
Friday, August 22, 2025
- Pool Play Games
- Home Run Derby Showcase*
Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Pool Play Games
- Home Run Derby Showcase*
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Bracket & Elimination Play
- Championships
- Award Ceremonies (Championship & Runner Up Teams)
Note: Players must register in advance to participate in the Player Card Combine and Home Run Derby Showcase additional event opportunities.
- Outstanding Facilities!
- Custom All-Ripken Player Uniform. Includes two Under Armour Game Jerseys, Game Visor, Player Swag Bag, and Event Bag Tag.
- All-Ripken Commemorative RINGS for all players! Plus awards for Champion and Runner-Up teams, as well as special individual achievement awards.
- Player Card Combine featuring player evaluations featuring performance metrics.
- Opportunity to be selected as one of the TOP PLAYERS from each event, allowing national recognition by Softball Factory.
- Access to order All-Ripken Swag such as tees, hoodies, hats, arm sleeves, headbands, and more.
How many games will be played?
Every team will play a minimum of four games, including three pool play games and at least one bracket game.
*This is subject to change.
How is playing time determined?
Each player will be guaranteed at least one full game at their primary position over the course of the event. However, this does not mean all innings at the primary position will be played during the same game.
How much can I expect my player to pitch?
Innings will be spread evenly among all pitchers on the roster, with the coach reserving the right to adjust pitching limits based on performance.
What is the Player Evaluation?
Every player will be evaluated throughout the event in three different forms by their coaches: during team practices, evaluation drills, and gameplay.
How is the batting order created?
Your coach will implement a rolling batting order to ensure that all players receive an equal number of at-bats.
ADD-ON OPPORTUNITY: Each All-Ripken location features a Player Card Combine conducted by Softball Factory a day before the event. Players participate in different skill evaluation stations to determine their stats for their official All-Ripken Player Card while gaining valuable instruction by Softball Factory Staff.
The Player Card Combine is a great way to determine where your player stands in comparison to other players from around the country in your player’s age division. A scaled rating system based on the specific age division of the player is used to determine the scores.
All player cards (in a digital format) are released after all the summer events are completed. Once released, you will also have the opportunity to order a set of Baseball Cards of your Player Card for a family keepsake.
The Player Card Combine is an additional Add-On opportunity that costs $125 per player.
REGISTER: Click here to log into your All-Ripken LeagueApp account and register.
Players have the opportunity to participate in a Home Run Derby Showcase! The top score per division is awarded the Home Run Derby Chain! This is an add-on opportunity that can be added during the registration process. The cost to participate in the Home Run Derby Showcase is $75.
Memorialize your All-Ripken Games experience with professional action photography from Glossy Finish. Only registered players will be photographed!
All-Ripken provides two custom Game Jerseys, Game Visor, Swag Bag and Bag Tag for each All-Ripken player.
What color pants and socks should I wear?
We ask that all players bring white pants and red, white, or blue socks to match the uniforms and their fellow teammates. Additional merchandise will be available for purchase during registration.
Players can secure automatic nominations by earning titles such as Player of the Game, MVP, or Tournament Champion during Ripken Tournaments. Additionally, our staff, actively scouting tournament games at each event, may nominate players based on their performance. Coaches, players, and parents also have the option to self-nominate a player for our staff to assess eligibility. Another avenue for nomination is attending a Softball Factory Evaluation event, where players can demonstrate their skills and qualities necessary to be recognized as All-Ripken.
NOMINATE A PLAYER TODAY!
Just fill out the NOMINATION FORM. Once submitted, our staff will get back with you with any questions that we might have. If your player is selected, you will receive the official selection email allowing you to register for the event.
The Player Participation Fee is $450 total per player.
You also have the option to pay with installment plan: 30% of the full amount due and is non-transferable or refundable. This is the minimum due at the time of registration. The remaining balance will be due 45 days prior to the event.
Refund Policy: For the All-Ripken Games, once a registration fee is paid, no refunds will be issued via cash, check, or credit card. However, if the event is canceled due in whole or in part to reasons outside of All-Ripken’s control, such as inclement weather, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances, no refunds will be provided. In such cases, registrants will be allowed to transfer their registration to a different All-Ripken event in 2025, subject to availability and registration deadlines. In no event will All-Ripken be liable for travel, lodging, or any other expenses incurred by the registrant or anyone else affiliated with the registrant in connection with a canceled or rescheduled event. All-Ripken will make every reasonable effort to complete the event despite challenges such as inclement weather.
This is your family vacation, so you can stay wherever you want – there are no requirements. Our hotel partner, Oakwood Lodging, has contracted hotels and vacation rentals for the All-Ripken Games to ensure teams have the most affordable accommodations possible.
All event details will be posted here once released to participating players.
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When will the detailed schedule be released?
The game, practice, and overview schedule for each event will be available two weeks prior to the event.
Can I request to play on the same team as another player?
All event details will be posted here one week out from the event date.
We will not accept requests made by players to play with one another unless for a valid reason. For any questions, please contact a Ripken team member.
How will teams be determined?
Teams will be based on age group and the primary position chosen during registration.
Questions about the All-Ripken Games? Call the All-Ripken Staff at (410) 297-0004.
