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WOBA U9 Year End Tournament in Ripley

The Ripley Summer Sports Committee hosted the WOBA U9 Year End Tournament on August 9-11. There was 22 teams competing in both the Consolation and Championship Division, playing games in Point Clark, Ripley, Reid's Corners and Kincardine.

The Ripley Minor Baseball U9 Team Green and Team White participated in this tournament. After a hard fought battle, Team Green finished in the semi-finals of the Championship Division and Team White finished in the semi-finals in the Consolation Division.

Thank you to the Ripley Summer Sports Committee, the U9 parents, umpires, game starters and all our volunteers who helped to make this tournament a success!

Ripley Summer Sports Updates

Baseball Update

Baseball is winding down for the season. Congratulations to our U7 and U9 teams for competing in the Year End Tournament August 9-11. We wish the best of luck to all our U11, U13 and U15 teams as they head into Year End Tournaments. 

For the Ripley Minor Baseball schedule, please visit Ripley Minor Baseball website. Parents can subscribe to your child's team, which will populate directly into your phone calendar.

Soccer Update

Ripley Summer Sports has wrapped up another successful season! Thank you to all our players and coaches. See you all next year!

Contact the Community Services Department at 519-395-2909 or recreation@huronkinloss.com with any questions about Ripley Summer Sports programming and be sure to follow Ripley Summer Sports on Facebook for up-to-date program information, special events and cancellations.

Important Dates for Ripley Summer Sports Families!

  • Coaches Appreciation Night - August 21, 2024 at the Ripley Ball Diamond Pavilion starting at 7pm
  • Ripley Summer Sports Banquet - Friday, Sept. 6 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Pizza is at 6pm, awards start at 6:30pm
  • Ripley Fall Fair - Summer Sports Float in the Parade - September 28

Ripley Summer Sports Committee

The Ripley Summer Sports Committee is recruiting new members to join our team! Without our wonderful volunteers, Ripley Summer Sports wouldn't be able to offer the fantastic baseball and soccer programs we have. Ripley Summer Sports Committee meets about once a month and coordinates both Ripley Minor Baseball and Ripley Minor Soccer programs as well as hosting the WOBA U9 Year End Tournament and the fun-filled Baseball Day in Ripley.

If you are interested in joining the Ripley Summer Sports Committee, please contact recreation@huronkinloss.com or call 519-395-2909. You can also approach a current Committee member. 

Ripley Minor Baseball

Ripley Minor Baseball offers baseball teams for youth ages 5 to 15 and is a great way to learn the fundamentals of hardball and participate in exciting games and tournaments all while making new friends along the way! 

Our programs include: T-ball; 7U (Minor Rookie); 9U (Major Rookie); 11U (Mosquito); 13U (Peewee); 15U (Bantam)

The season starts in April with indoor practices at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre for 7U Rookie to 13U Peewee. Regular season outdoor practices and games will be in May through to August. 13U Peewee team plays until the division year-end tournament, typically mid-September. Games and practices will be held at one of 3 baseball diamonds within the Township of Huron-Kinloss, including Ripley Ball Diamond, Point Clark Ball Diamond and Reid's Corners Ball Diamond. Team schedules are finalized after registration closes. The T-ball program runs for 8 weeks from June-July. 

Ripley Minor Baseball's U9 Major Rookie team proudly brought home a silver medal in 2022 and 2023 from the WOBA U9 Year End Tournament. In 2023, our U11 Mosquito team, also brought home a silver medal from their year end tournament. 

Come join our Ripley Minor Baseball teams! Ripley Summer Sports Registration opens January 23, 2023. See below for program details and registration information.

Ripley Minor Baseball Divisions

T-Ball is our division for boys/girls 5-6 years of age. They play 1 game/ pratice per week . This division continues to focus on the fundaments of the game but also includes a full 3 inning game each week with a 30min practice to lead off each evening.

T-Ball Season - Starts in late May - Ends in Early August 

7U Hardball is our introductory hardball division for players ages 6-7 which is the 1st year of live pitching from a machine. This is a great step towards learning the game of baseball. Bases are set at 65ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at the Ripley Ball Diamond. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

  • Batting helmet
  • Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
  • Pants
  • Baseball glove 

9U Hardball continues with an introductory to hardball for players ages 8-9 which is the 2nd year of live pitching from a machine. This is a great step towards learning the game of baseball. Bases are set at 65ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes. 

What is needed?

  • Batting helmet
  • Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
  • Pants
  • Baseball glove 
  • Bat

11U Hardball is our hardball division for players ages 10-11 and is the 1st year for player pitching. Bases are set at 65ft. Pitching rubber set at 44ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

  • Batting helmet
  • Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
  • Pants
  • Baseball glove 
  • Bat

13U Hardball is our hardball division for players 12-13. Bases are set at 75ft. Pitching rubber set at 50ft. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley, Point Clark or Reid’s Corners ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes.

What is needed?

  • Batting helmet
  • Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
  • Pants
  • Baseball glove 
  • Bat

15U Hardball is our hardball division for players ages 14-15. Bases are set at the MLB standard of 90ft. Pitchers throw from the MLB standard of 60ft 6in. Home Game times are 6pm / 8:15pm starts. There is typically one practice and one game a week and will be played at either, Ripley or Point Clark ball diamonds. Weekday practice/home game dates and times be created once registration closes

What is needed?

  • Batting helmet
  • Closed toe shoes or baseball cleats
  • Pants
  • Baseball glove 
  • Bat

Ripley Minor Soccer

Ripley Minor Soccer logo

Ripley Minor Sports Website

Ripley Minor Soccer provides the opportunity for local youth to learn the fundamentals of soccer, participate in weekly games, make new friends each year and most importantly - having fun!

Our programs include Blastball, Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 15 teams. The Under 6 players will be divided evenly into teams, practice and play inter-squad games at the Ripley Soccer Fields on Park St. Practices for U8 and above will be held  Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played against the many different Kincardine teams at either Kincardine or Ripley soccer fields. The Under 12 team play in the Lakeshore Soccer League.

Soccer season starts in May, after the Victoria Day long weekend and ends in end of July. Come join the fun with our Ripley Minor Soccer teams! Ripley Summer Sports Registration opens January 23, 2023. See below for program details and registration information.

Ripley Minor Soccer Divisions

BlastBall introduces the basic fundamentals of baseball (hitting, throwing, catching, running and fielding) to kids aged 3-4 years old in a fun and understanding environment. Small groups of players rotate through stations that use balls, bats and other fun equipment to develop hand/eye coordination. We also play a very simple game where players hit off a tee and get to run the bases. There are no complex rules and no umpires – just fun! Blastball is held once per week on Monday evenings in a 45 minute time slot.

What is needed?

Dress your player for the weather, bring water (we have a fountain if you forget or want to refill) and shoes they can run in. All equipment is supplied. We use soft balls, soft bats and honking bases. Gloves and helmets are not used at this level. Please do not bring your own equipment – keep that for playing at home.

Extra coaching/organizing help is always appreciated. No baseball experience is not necessary as it is mostly providing leadership where needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

The season starts May 27. 

The key objectives are each player to establish a basic understanding of the game and to get as many touches on ball as possible - all through incorporating the element of FUN! U6 Soccer introduces the game play concepts and fundamental movement skills, builds physical literacy and coordination central ingredients, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and there will be inter-squad games scheduled by the coaches. Practice are Mondays 5:30-6:30pm, from mid-May to end of July.

Players will receive a Tim Bits jersey to keep!

The key objectives are each player to establish a basic understanding of the game and to get as many touches on ball as possible - all through incorporating the element of FUN! U8 Soccer continues with the game play concepts and fundamental movement skills, builds physical literacy and coordination central ingredients, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July.

U10 Soccer continues with more structured game play concepts and skills development, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July.

U12 Soccer continues with more structured game play concepts and skills development, as well as specific skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be played at the Ripley Soccer Fields and games will be played in Kincardine and Ripley. The season runs from mid-May to end of July

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