Last updated on March 6th, 2026
It’s almost time for Cal Ripken youth baseball again, and here in Sun Valley, NV, we are lucky to have two great locations for the action: Gepford Park and Sun Valley Community Park.
What is Cal Ripken Youth Baseball?
The Cal Ripken Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a premier, national youth baseball program designed for players ages 4–12. It emphasizes learning fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a structured environment, often acting as a bridge to the advanced, full-sized diamond play found in older Babe Ruth Baseball divisions (ages 13–18).
Calendar of Events (2026) – Sun Valley
March 7 – Cal Ripken Assessment & Drafts; T-Ball and Rookie Roster pickup
- Majors 10:30 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. Start
- Minors 11:00 a.m. check-in, 11:30 a.m. Start
March 8 @ 10:30 a.m. (if needed) – Babe Ruth Skill Assessment & Drafts
March 9 @ 6:30 p.m. – Prep, Major & Minor Team Meetings @ Gepford Park
March 10 @ 5:45 p.m. – Rookie & T-ball Team Meetings @ Gepford Park
March 28 starting at 2:00 p.m. – Hat & Cake Event @ Reno Sparks Indian Colony Gym
April 2 – Babe Ruth Field Maintenance (Time TBA)
April 3 – Cal Ripken Field Maintenance (Time TBA)
April 4 – Opening Day (Time TBA)
April 4 – League Pictures Before Opening Ceremonies (Time TBA)
June 6 – Last day – End of Season BBQ (Time TBA)
Date and Time TBA – Aces League Day
Date and Time TBA – Pitch, Hit, Run Event
All dates subject to change and will be posted on the Cal Ripken Babe Ruth League calendar as soon as practicable, if affected.
Photo credit: Top image by Pixabay from Pexels.
Sources:
2026 Calendar of Events (Sun Valley Cal Ripken Babe Ruth League, Inc.)
2026 Team Meetings (Sun Valley Cal Ripken Babe Ruth League, Inc.)
