The Cal Ripken World Series is approaching faster than ever, and we couldn’t be more excited about how much the event has grown and improved since it began nearly ten years ago. One of the most unique parts of the Series is creating relationships that last a lifetime, whether that be a relationship between coaches and players, teams who haven’t met before or the special relationship between a host family and each player
The 2010 Cal Ripken World Series begins August 11th, with the teams arriving in Aberdeen to meet their host families and the tournament concludes on August 22nd with the Championship game. Throughout the tournament, there are several games, events and opportunities for the players while in Aberdeen, so they’re always staying busy.
With the large number of kids descending on our hometown each year, it becomes more and more important that we have enough host families to house the players during their stay at Ripken Stadium. We know that this is a big ask of our community and Harford County and Northern Baltimore County have been incredibly generous each year.
What we ask from the host family is that they’re able to provide housing for 2 players in separate beds, three meals a day, transportation to and from the games, and making sure the uniforms are washed before the games. Ripken Baseball will provide air mattresses, food certificates, donations and coupons, and arrange carpooling for anyone who has that need.
Some of my best memories come from players sharing their stories about how much fun they’ve had with their new “Aberdeen family”. These relationships truly last a life time and impact both the kids and their host family is such a wonderful way.
If you’re interested in opening up your home to a youth baseball player for the 2010 Cal Ripken World Series, please contact:
Kristy Seling, World Series Coordinator
Kseling@ripkenbaseball.com
410-823-7591
Or check out: worldseries.ripkenbaseball.com
Thanks so much for considering this and I hope that Cal and I see you out at the ballpark.
Ripken Baseball represents the endeavors of Cal Ripken, Jr. and his brother Bill Ripken since they retired from playing baseball professionally. The Baltimore-based company is on a mission to grow the game of baseball worldwide, the Ripken Way.
