The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2027
15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotels near Sarasota Cal Ripken ComplexHotel required40
Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic.
Closest hotel: Days Inn Sarasota I-75, 3 min by car from Twin Lakes Park. 41 hotels within 13 min are listed below.
Book through USSSA hotel booking platform
Exemptions the rules list: Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local).
The housing rule
When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic, cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting.
Exemptions the rules list
- Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)
Housing partner
USSSA hotel booking platform
What to know
Can I book my own hotel? The lodging notice on the 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic page says non-local teams must book through the USSSA platform (checked 2026-10-21). It does not define local, and it names no penalty or deadline.
The event runs Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, 2027. 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic is a two day USSSA Individual Event event for 6U to 16U teams. The page lists the entry fee as $175 per team.
The page lists 5 ballparks, including Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex at 2801 12th Street, Sarasota FL 34237; Twin Lakes Park at 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34241; Braden River Park at 5201 51st Street East, Bradenton FL 34203. Of 12 mapped hotels near Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex, the closest is Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota, about 5 minutes away.
All 41 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
See every hotel near Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex, with any dates
Other venues at this event: Hotels near Twin Lakes Park, Hotels near Braden River Park, Hotels near Sarasota Babe Ruth Complex, Hotels near Lakewood Ranch
The rules say you must book through USSSA hotel booking platform. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Days Inn Sarasota I-75 | 3 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East - I-75 | 3 min | See rates |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota | 3 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through USSSA hotel booking platform. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Inn Near Ellenton Outlet MallPool | 4 min | See rates |
| Comfort Suites Sarasota-Siesta Key | 4 min | See rates |
| Aloft by Marriott Sarasota | 5 min | See rates |
| Americas Best Value Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Americas Best Value Inn Bradenton/Sarasota | 5 min | See rates |
Show the other 33 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection | 5 min | See rates |
| Carlisle Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 5 min | See rates |
| Days Inn Bradenton I-75 | 5 min | See rates |
| Hotel Ranola | 5 min | See rates |
| Motel 6 - Bradenton | 5 min | See rates |
| Baymont Sarasota | 6 min | See rates |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota | 6 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee RidgePool | 6 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge | 6 min | See rates |
| Hotel Indigo Sarasota | 6 min | See rates |
| Hyatt Regency | 6 min | See rates |
| The Sarasota Modern, a tribute Portfolio Hotel | 6 min | See rates |
| The Westin Sarasota | 7 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton East-Lakewood Ranch | 8 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | 8 min | See rates |
| Comfort Inn & SuitesPool | 9 min | See rates |
| Country Inn & Suites | 9 min | See rates |
| Tru | 9 min | See rates |
| WoodSpring Suites | 10 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 11 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Ellenton/BradentonPool | 11 min | See rates |
| Hibiscus Suites | 11 min | See rates |
| Calini Beach Club | 12 min | See rates |
| Casita Sol | 12 min | See rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Sarasota Lakewood Ranch | 12 min | See rates |
| Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach | 12 min | See rates |
| Siesta Sun Beach Villas | 12 min | See rates |
| SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront | 12 min | See rates |
| Super 8 | 12 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites | 13 min | See rates |
| Hyatt Place Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch | 13 min | See rates |
| Peppertree Bay Condominiums | 13 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 40
How the score was built
40Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Penalty for booking elsewhereNo penalty published0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedNot checked0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 6U to 16U | May 29 to 30, 2027 |
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $175 per team, divided by this number
May 29 to 30, 2027
Enter the rate you see
Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$12
- Hotel: 1 night x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 2 days x $15$120
$132
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Can I book my own hotel for 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic?
- Our verdict as of Oct 21, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic, cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting." Exemption: "Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)". Source: host housing page.
- Is 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic.
- When is 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic?
- 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic runs May 29 to 30, 2027.
- Where is 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic?
- Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex, 2801 12th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237.
- What is the closest hotel to 15th Annual Sarasota Cal Ripken Classic?
- Days Inn Sarasota I-75 is the closest, about 3 minutes by car from Twin Lakes Park.
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