2017 COLLEGE BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC This one-of-a-kind sports complex is centrally located in Myrtle Beach, SC and features professional quality fields, plenty of training space, easy access to beaches, shopping, dining and more. All of this makes The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach an excellent destination for your spring trip. Whether you are a baseball or softball team The Ripken Experience has everything you need. Our 2017 College Spring Training package includes: Game and practice schedule based on coach s request Umpires and game balls Lodging at oceanfront hotels, or condo style accommodations Unlimited use of training facilities consisting of: - 17 batting cages - 12 bullpen mounds - Additional practices available on youth turf fields or off-site fields The Ripken Experience features: - 4 lighted fields composed of Turf (4, 90 foot Diamonds) - All fields composed of the highest quality synthetic playing surface available Other Highlights Include: Excellent atmosphere, all games PA Announced Cut down on travel costs - No reason to travel to Florida anymore! Everything in one location Free parking and admission for all spectators Located 2 miles from the beach Plenty of attractions, golf, and restaurants Affordable rates excellent lodging options On-site concessions and pro shop On-site concierge service to help teams with dinner reservations at partner restaurants Professional and friendly staff on-site all day and night 10 % OFF IF YOU BRING BOTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL TEAMS!
2017 College Spring Training Dates: To Register: Baseball: 843-213-2702 NCAA DIII February 25-March 18 www.ripkenbaseball.com mensworth@ripkenbaseball.com Junior College February 25-March 24
The Fields: The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach consists of 9 fields; 4, 90 foot diamonds and 5 softball fields. Each field is designed symmetrically after a legendary professional ballpark Polo Grounds, Ebbets Field, Griffith Field and more. At each field a large sign explains that field s historical significance to the game and gives each visitor a brief history lesson. Each diamond is equipped with lights for night games and features covered dugouts. Shady trees and the professional- quality outfield walls surround each field even with other games going on throughout the complex, this unique design gives the feeling of seclusion to players and fans alike. In between games take a break at the Welcome Center, complete with concessions, indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, and a merchandise store! Additional restrooms and concession stations are situated throughout the complex. The winding road throughout the complex makes for a scenic walk.
Accommodations: The Ripken Experience has teamed up with MyrtleBeachHotels.com to provide excellent lodging options for all Spring Training teams. Please follow the link below for more information on each property. In order to participate in Spring Training at the Ripken Experience all teams must stay at a Ripken approved hotel on the list below: Myrtlewood Villas Teams will be booked in either 2BR or 3BR Condos based on # of players/coaches. 2 BR Condos sleep 5 up to players; 3 BR Condos sleep up to 7 players Caribbean Resort (5 players per suite/3 coaches per suite) Ocean Reef Resort 4 players per room/2 coaches per room Long Bay Resort (5 players per suite/ 3 coaches per suite) Compass Cove Resort (5 players per suite/3 coaches per suite) Breakers Resort (5 players per suite/ 3 coaches per suite) *The per person/per night fee includes lodging and all baseball/softball All team rooms (players & coaches) will be booked through the Ripken Experience. Parents can stay at the same place as the team, but should book directly through RipkenHotels.com RipkenHotels.com Sister Properties do not apply to Spring Training teams
Travel Information: Airport and Ground Transportation: Myrtle Beach International Airport is located approx. 3 miles south of the complex. Direct Air, Spirit, Air Tran, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport. Sixt Rent A Car is the official 15 passenger van rental company for Ripken Experience Spring Training teams. They are located at the airport and offer a discounted Ripken rate. They also rent minivans and full size cars. For reservations: Sixt Rent A Car 843-626-0180 www.sixt.com/myrtlebeach Directions to the Ripken Experience: 3051 Ripken Way Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Phone: 1-866-RIPKEN9 Fax: 843-913-5214 www.ripkenbaseball.com The Ripken Experience - Myrtle Beach is located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 Bypass & 10th Avenue North, near Myrtle Waves Water Park and is visible from U.S. Highway 17 Bypass. Below are directions from the closest Interstate highway accesses: From I-20 E Take I-20 E to I-95 N (8 miles); take SC exit #181 to Myrtle Beach, SC. Turn left on SC-38 E to Myrtle Beach, SC (7.3 miles); Turn right on US-501 S to Myrtle Beach, SC. (54.4 miles); once in Myrtle Beach take U.S. Highway 17 Bypass toward North Myrtle Beach, turn left at 1st stop light (10th Avenue North Mr. Joe White Avenue); turn left onto Ripken Way Blvd. and the complex will be on your right. From I-95 S Take SC exit #170 to Myrtle Beach SC. Turn left on U.S. Highway 76 (to Myrtle Beach, SC); U.S. Highway 76 becomes U.S. Highway 576 & becomes U.S. Highway 501 (to Myrtle Beach); once in Myrtle Beach take U.S. Highway 17 Bypass toward North Myrtle Beach, turn left at 1st stop light (10th Avenue North/Mr. Joe White Avenue); turn left onto Ripken Way Blvd. and the complex will be on your right. From I-95 N Take SC exit #181 to Myrtle Beach SC. Turn left on SC-38 East to Myrtle Beach SC (7.3 Miles); turn right on U.S. Highway 501 South to Myrtle Beach. (54.4 Miles); once in Myrtle Beach take U.S. Highway 17 Bypass toward North Myrtle Beach, turn left at 1st stoplight (10th Avenue North/Mr. Joe White Avenue); turn left onto Ripken Way Blvd. and the complex will be on your right.