Welcome to Sarasota Cal Ripken (Sarasota County Youth Baseball, Inc.)! We are a volunteer run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit recreational youth baseball league for boys and girls ages 4-12 of all skill levels, beginner to advanced. We are located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, right across the street from the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Facility. Established in 1953, our league is the longest continuously running youth sports league in the area. Our goal is to provide a FUN, learning experience for our players and to make sure that all kids have the opportunity to PLAY BALL!
Registration for the Spring Season CLOSED! There are a few spots available in the Minor League (9-10 years). All other divisions are closed. Send an email to calripkensarasota@gmail.com for the registration link to fill opening or to join the waitlist for closed divisions.
Fall 2025 Registration will open in May!
To get email notifications and reminders about future registrations, click sign in at the top of this page to create an account. You can also follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for league updates.
Spring 25 Registration Fees | Early until 12/21 | Regular until 1/15 | Late |
Pre-T (league age 4) | $49 | $69 | $89 |
T-Ball (League age 5-6) | $99 | $119 | $139 |
Rookie (League age 7-8) | $99 | $119 | $139 |
Minor (league age 9-10) | $119 | $139 | $159 |
Major (league age 11-12) | $119 | $139 | $159 |
We need your help parents!!! Parents who are new to our league or coaching are welcome to and encouraged to apply as well! The deadline to apply to manage a team for spring 2025 is January 15, 2025. All team based volunteers must complete both the application and the membership to be able to participate.
All Volunteers must have a current Membership, yearly background check and yearly online abuse prevention training. All coaches are now required to complete the Babe Ruth online Coaching course also. Returning volunteers can log-in to their Sports Engine account to check the status of their requirements.
Click the link below to become a sponsor for the upcoming Spring Season. Sponsor a player, a team, or an outfield sign! Deadline to sponsor for Spring 2025 is February 1.
Please help us provide much needed equipment for players in need! Donate any gently used or new gear to our Swap Shop. Donations accepted Tuesday/Thursday evenings during games and during some weekends. We can also arrange an alternate drop off/pick up. Email us at calripkensarasota@gmail.com.