All-Girls Baseball Team to make history at Cooperstown All Star Village from Aug. 2-7

All-Girls Baseball Team to make history at Cooperstown All Star Village from Aug. 2-7

The Ball Girls 12U team is set to bring 15 girls to compete against boys at the famous youth baseball resort

(COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.) – The Ball Girls 12U baseball team will make history next week when they become the largest all-girls team to compete at Cooperstown All Star Village. Since opening in 2004, Cooperstown All Star Village has welcomed over 15,000 teams to the family resort that offers onsite lodging and attracts teams from around the globe. The pioneering girls will be only the second all-girls team in the resort’s history and the first since 2012. They will participate in a week-long baseball tournament with 71 other 12U teams from Wednesday, Aug. 2, through Monday, Aug. 7.

The Ball Girls is a worldwide all-girls baseball organization focused on bringing young females together on and off the field. This year’s 12U team formed two years ago with 15 girls who reside across the country. They come together to play in tournaments throughout the year.

“We aim to provide opportunities for the girls to learn, develop, and play the game of baseball in a safe environment and connect them to opportunities that have a lasting impact,” said Allie Lacey, Founder and CEO of The Ball Girls. “This team coming to Cooperstown All Star Village is a special group, and we’re looking forward to a memorable week!”

The week will begin with Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and include a visit from retired MLB player Mark DeRosa. The Ball Girls 12U team also plans to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 4, as part of their experience. Games will conclude with a championship night on Monday, Aug. 7.

“We believe that baseball is a game for everyone,” said Rick Abbott, CEO of Cooperstown All Star Village. “We’re proud to welcome The Ball Girls 12U team to Cooperstown All Star Village to compete and have an incredible experience they’ll never forget. I’m also excited for them to see our friends at the Baseball Hall of Fame, where they will learn more about the history of our great game. It will be a history-making week, but more importantly, it will be a fun week!”

The Ball Girls 12U team also competed at The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown this summer during the Baseball For All girls’ baseball tournament in Kentucky. Earlier this year, Cooperstown All Star Village joined the Ripken Baseball family of complexes.

About Cooperstown All Star Village

Cooperstown All Star Village™ is a world-class youth baseball experience and family resort located in the birthplace of baseball. In addition to major league-style baseball fields and amenities, Cooperstown All Star Village offers onsite lodging for the whole family, full-service dining, heated swimming pools, and entertainment. As of 2023, the facilities at Cooperstown All Star Village are part of the Ripken Baseball family of complexes. Learn more at cooperstown.com.

About Ripken Baseball:

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 baseball and softball facilities – The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen (Maryland), The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), and Cooperstown All Star Village (New York). Ripken Baseball also brings its youth sports experience to satellite locations through Ripken Select Tournaments. Learn more at ripkenbaseball.com.

Courtesy of Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village