Ever dreamed of taking part in the Cal Ripken World Series?  Here's your chance!  This summer, teams of 11-12 year olds from all over the world will converge at Cal Sr.'s Yard in Harford County, MD, to battle it out for the bragging rights of being the 2008 Cal Ripken World Series Champions. 

These sluggers include the Maryland State Champions, a Harford County representative, teams from eight regions across the U.S., and six international teams from Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Korea, the Dominican Republic, and new this year, Japan.  Teams are tentatively scheduled to arrive August 6th and 7th, with Opening Ceremonies on the 8th.   Games will run August 9th through the 17th. 

To make this event possible, we need 100 host families.  Host families take in two (or more) players for the series, providing food, housing, transportation, etc.   In return, you get the opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet other families in Harford County, while your kids can gain friendships, pen pals, and the opportunity to be batboys or team ambassadors.  In addition, you’ll get t-shirts to support your team, preferred parking, and other perks.  To help host families, we also provide support in the form of coupons and vouchers to local stores/restaurants along with products such as Gatorade. 

For more information visit the CRWS website: worldseries.ripkenbaseball.com.  If you interested in learning more or would like to sign up, please contact Kath Fenzel: kath@ripkenbaseball.com or 410-823-0808 x131.  Give a child the experience of a lifetime!