Come See Us at the 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, OH

We’re proud to sponsor and excited to attend the 2026 America Baseball Coaches Association Annual Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio on January 8-10.

Join us on Thursday, January 8 at 4:15pm at the Expo Theater for our demonstration: Grow Your Program or Venue with Professional-Grade Livestreaming that Engages Fans and Attracts Sponsors. We’ll debut our new mobile livestream solution designed for tourney organizers, leagues and colleges, share venue success stories with our fixed livestream solution, and demonstrate the power and flexibility of our platform.

Contact us to schedule a personal demo in our Booth #1661 in the Convention Hall or plan to drop-in and visit with us. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

HiCast Sports Network Debuts New Mobile Livestream Solution for UA Next Prospect Tour Events Powered by Baseball Factory

HiCast Sports Network deployed its new mobile livestream solution, blending plug-and-play, cellular-powered video cameras with its professional-grade video streaming platform for the first time at select UA Next Prospect Tour Powered by Baseball Factory events at JetBlue Park at Fenway South (Aug. 1-3) and The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach (Aug. 15-17). The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach already has HiCast’s permanent system installed, and additional views for batter close-ups were added showcasing the new plug-and-play mobile cameras for this event.  

This marks a pivotal milestone for the company, as the demand for high-quality, accessible event footage for scouting and player development continues to grow. HiCast’s new solution makes it possible to capture youth and amateur sporting events at any location; rugged, weather-proof, and portable. HiCast pre-programs cameras so they can be easily set up on tripods or mounted to poles for an event and taken down easily for setup at the next event location.

“While we successfully partner with more than 35 youth sports venues across the US, providing fixed installations of our video network and coverage for all of their events, we’re excited to expand our offering to meet the needs of tournament organizers, leagues and colleges who need quality livestream and VOD coverage for their events at a variety of locations,” Stephanie Calabrese, HiCast Sports Network Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer said. “This makes youth sporting event coverage accessible anywhere it’s needed and provides our partners with opportunities for growth through revenue share from subscription sales and advertising.”

HiCast also supports the Baseball Factory and Ripken Baseball with delivery of digital video ads promoting the UA Next Prospect Tour across Ripken Baseball venues covered in the HiCast Sports Network. This cross-marketing approach fuels player nominations and event visibility, helping athletes and their families discover new opportunities for development and exposure. 

“HiCast live video coverage at our events has enhanced the experience for these athletes, their parents, coaches and our staff as we focus on the development and exposure of these top-tier players,” said Steve Bernhardt, Baseball Factory Vice President of Baseball Operations. “HiCast has provided high-quality video with no stress on our staff, allowing participants and staff to share highlights immediately with coaches and scouts.”

The HiCast mobile livestream solution also delivers reliable video coverage for venues and fields with limited or no wired internet access. This technology will expand HiCast’s coverage of the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach to include off-site fields for the upcoming Labor Day Beach Bash baseball tournament. HiCast continues to build partnerships with venues, tournament organizers, leagues, and colleges nationwide.

See a live demonstration at ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) January 8-11, 2026 in Columbus, OH or online.

HiCast Sports Partners with Jackie Robinson Training Complex, MLB.com to Provide Nike RBI World Series Free Livestream

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, will provide free livestream viewing Aug. 3-16 to MLB.com and within the HiCast Sports Network platform of the 2025 Nike RBI World Series at the historic Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) with Senior Baseball playing Aug. 3-8, Junior Baseball playing Aug. 4-9 and Softball playing Aug. 11-16. HiCast Sports Network and JRTC began their partnership in 2024 and expanded it in June with HiCast now streaming all Major League Baseball (MLB) youth development events at the complex.

Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (Nike RBI) is MLB’s youth outreach program that provides administrative, programmatic and infrastructural resources for organizations serving underserved communities globally. HiCast Sports Network covered the Nike RBI Baseball and Softball World Regional in June at JRTC to allow families in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and other developing markets outside the continental US to watch live free and on-demand. JRTC celebrates Jackie Robinson's enduring legacy and inspires the future of baseball and softball by bringing youth athletes, families and fans closer to the game in meaningful ways.

"Our HiCast Sports Network partnership continues to grow this year as we now stream all of the MLB youth events in partnership with them for MLB.com," said Vice President Rachelle Madrigal who oversees operations for the JRTC for MLB's Baseball and Softball Development Department.

HiCast Sports Network increases visibility for youth athletes and contributes to the MLB 'PLAY BALL' initiative connecting young people with baseball and softball and helping close equity gaps in access to the game by livestreaming key events held at the JRTC, such as the Nike RBI Regionals, the Hank Aaron Invitational, and the upcoming Nike RBI World Series World Series.

The Nike RBI World Series will be available to watch live or anytime on-demand through HiCast Sports Network on desktop or mobile devices. Users who want to watch anytime on-demand and save and share highlights may purchase a 7-Day or Monthly subscription. Games remain accessible for 90 days, allowing athletes and families to replay, save and share their favorite Moments That Matter. To sign up and watch this event, visit hicastsports.com/jackierobinsoncomplex.

About the Jackie Robinson Training Complex
The Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida, managed and operated by Major League Baseball, is the former spring training home of the Brooklyn-Los Angeles Dodgers (Historic Dodgertown). Players and coaches will walk the same paths and play on the same fields as some of baseball’s greatest players like Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Sandy Koufax, Duke Snider, Don Drysdale, and Don Sutton to more recent players like Orel Hershiser, Mike Piazza and Clayton Kershaw. Now a multi-sport, multi-gender facility, the 80-acre complex hosts baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, swimming, rowing events and more, providing a unique, all-inclusive environment where athletes and teams can stay, dine, train and play in one location. The complex features newly renovated 6,500-seat Holman Stadium, four 60'-90' baseball fields (two turf, two bermuda grass), four softball/youth baseball fields, one 100 x 130-yard multi-purpose field, and Building 42, a 38,600 sq. ft. indoor training facility with twelve lighted tunnels and professional weight training facilities. Additional amenities include 89 on-campus villa rooms, full-service dining, Stadium Club Lounge, competition swimming pool, and more than 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with 23 conference rooms.

About Nike RBI
Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities began in 1989 as a program for disadvantaged youth ages 13-16 in South Central Los Angeles and has expanded to serve over 110,000 participants ages five-18 across more than 200 cities internationally. The program provides comprehensive baseball and softball opportunities through hundreds of affiliated organizations including MLB and MiLB Clubs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Park & Recreation Departments, and School Districts. In 2007, Major League Baseball Charities established the RBI for RBI Scholarship Fund, providing annual scholarships of up to $5,000 for four years to qualifying student-athletes. Nike became the presenting sponsor in 2023. The initiative encompasses more than 200 cities and annually serves over 100,000 youth. MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $35 million worth of resources to support hundreds of affiliated organizations including MLB Clubs, MiLB Clubs, Park & Recreation Departments, Boys & Girls Clubs and School Districts.

About HiCast Sports Network
HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports. The company utilizes its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues, including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex, to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes, and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events. In 2025 year-to-date, subscribers have watched nearly 10 million game minutes across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For more information on HiCast Sports Network and subscription options, visit hicastsports.com.

HiCast Sports Network Boosts Coverage at Smithtown Parks Ahead of 2025 Little League New York State Softball Tournament

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is proud to announce an expansion of its Smithtown coverage footprint just ahead of the 2025 Little League New York State Softball Tournament.

In addition to Flynn Memorial Park, HiCast Sports Network will now provide live-streaming and game highlight access at five additional fields across four prominent parks in Smithtown: Gaynor Park, Browns Park, Whitman Hollow Park and Veterans Memorial Park (also known as Moriches Park). This expanded access allows families, friends and coaches to stay connected to the action from anywhere with on-demand viewing and real-time updates.

“HiCast Sports Network will provide live-stream coverage in Smithtown using our new plug-and-play camera solution powered by cellular connectivity,” said Stephanie Calabrese, chief operating officer and co-founder of HiCast Sports Network. “This innovation allows venues, leagues, tournament organizers and colleges to take advantage of our robust platform while offering a flexible video coverage solution at any location.”

The state tournament draws top teams from across New York competing for a shot at the Mid-Atlantic regional and, ultimately, the Little League Softball World Series. The 12U Division State Tournament runs from July 13 to 17 and will be followed by the 10U and 11U Divisions from July 20 to 24.

“Renovations were completed at Veterans Memorial Park Field 4 and the James E. Dowling Memorial Field 5 ahead of this year’s tournament,” Smithtown Recreation Superintendent Brandon Modrov said. “The 2025 event and HiCast Sports Network’s expansion build on that momentum with broader field access and expanded community engagement.”

To watch games from the 2025 NYS Little League Softball Tournament create an account or login: https://watch.hcst.me

Bases loaded and Stella Orlando for Wappinger Little League 11U sends it down the 3rd baseline for a 2-run RBI double contributing to their 8-2 win over North Shore Little League in game 1 of the New York State Little League Softball Championship hosted by St. James / Smithtown Little League at Veterans Memorial Park in Long Island, NY.

About HiCast Sports Network
HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports. The company utilizes its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues, including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex, to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes, and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events. In 2025 year-to-date, subscribers have watched more than 8.6 million game minutes across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For more information on HiCast Sports Network and subscription options, visit hicastsports.com.

West Michigan Miracle League Scores with HiCast Sports Network at Meijer Sports Complex

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is partnering with the West Michigan Miracle League at the Meijer Sports Complex to deliver high-quality game coverage for 150 Miracle League athletes during the 2025 season including upcoming games on May 17, May 31 and June 7. The partnership includes free live access and a discounted subscription rate for video-on-demand viewing. 

“This is where technology becomes more than just a tool—it becomes a gift—because families who participate in Miracle League at Nate Hurwitz Field are often stretched emotionally and financially,” West Michigan Miracle League President Tony Comden said. “They carry a daily weight that most never see, and Miracle League gives them a rare moment to breathe while their children can play in a safe, organized environment filled with joy and community support. Now imagine capturing and sharing those moments without the added stress of trying to record them and that’s where HiCast Sports Network stepped in.”

“Childhood memories are precious and we’re passionate about celebrating the small wins on every playing field. Our automated video coverage lifts one more burden from parents’ shoulders,” HiCast Sports Network Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Calabrese said. “Supporting the West Michigan Miracle League with free access to our live video coverage gives families and friends anywhere in the world an opportunity to cheer on and celebrate these athletes.”

The $13.5 million Meijer Sports Complex has also recently taken advantage of the integrated HiCast Sports Network and SingleScore system on its Championship Stadium and eight diamonds. SingleScore technology allows volunteer scorekeepers to control on-field scoreboards from their mobile device at the venue. With HiCast’s integration, scoreboard data is automatically displayed on livestreams and video-on-demand, ensuring real-time score accuracy and enhancing the viewing experience for athletes, families and fans.  

“We’re proud to partner with HiCast to automate the coverage for all of our events here at the complex,” Meijer Sports Complex Manager Bryan Baar said. “The new integration of HiCast and SingleScore dramatically simplifies scorekeeping for our volunteers and greatly enhances the viewing experience for each game at our facility.” 

In addition to delivering a premier viewing experience, HiCast offers a unique revenue-sharing model with its venue partners, allowing facilities to generate additional income from subscription sales and advertising while enhancing their value to teams and event organizers. This team-based approach underscores HiCast’s commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of youth sports nationwide.

To watch West Michigan Miracle League games and all events at Meijer Sports Complex, visit: https://www.hicastsports.com/meijersportscomplex

About HiCast Sports Network

HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports. The company utilizes its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues, including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex, to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes, and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events. In 2024 alone, the platform streamed more than 8.3 million game minutes across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For more information on HiCast Sports Network and subscription options, visit hicastsports.com. 

About West Michigan Miracle League

The West Michigan Miracle League provides children with physical and cognitive disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Founded on the belief that every child deserves the chance to play the game they love, the league removes the barriers that often prevent kids with disabilities from participating in team sports by offering a custom-designed Miracle Field at the Meijer Sports Complex in Plainfield Charter Township. Games are played on Saturdays each spring and fall, with a strong emphasis on joy, community and belonging. Each player is paired with a volunteer “buddy” who assists as needed, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, build friendships, and create lifelong memories. The West Michigan Miracle League is part of a national network of Miracle League programs and is supported by generous community partners, volunteers and families across the region. For more information or to get involved, visit westmichiganmiracleleague.com.

About Meijer Sports Complex

The Meijer Sports Complex, owned and operated by the West Michigan Sports Commission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, opened in late summer 2014 and is slated for expansion and upgrades during the 2024–25 season as part of the “Winning Streak for West Michigan” campaign. Located in Plainfield Charter Township, the complex features two field quads and a championship baseball field and regularly hosts weekend tournaments with national and regional partners, including Game Day USA, Perfect Game, Blue Chip Softball and USA Softball.The facility also serves as the home field for Aquinas College baseball, Forest Hills Eastern High School, and several local leagues. Notable amenities include a lighted championship field with turf, covered grandstand seating for 1,000, public address systems, scoreboards, multiple concession and restroom buildings, batting cages, and a rentable picnic pavilion. The complex also features a Miracle Field dedicated to athletes with disabilities, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive play for all ages and abilities. The Meijer Sports Complex is operated in partnership with Plainfield Charter Township as a public park and community asset. For more information, visit meijersportscomplex.com.

HiCast Sports Network Expands in Nebraska with Installation at Sandhills Global Youth Complex

New Partnership Brings Live and On-Demand Streaming to Premier Youth Baseball and Softball Facility

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is proud to announce its latest installation at Sandhills Global Youth Complex (SGYC), which will feature the integration of SingleScore—enabling scorekeepers to control the on-field scoreboard via a mobile app with real-time updates on the livestream. The fixed network at SGYC ensures universal access to all games and activities, making content more accessible for everyone.

Our goal at Sandhills Global Youth Complex is to provide an elite experience for young athletes, and our partnership with HiCast Sports Network is an extension of that mission.”

— SGYC Executive Director Joe Fagler

Photo courtesy of Sandhills Global Youth Complex

The $31.5 million nonprofit SGYC will be the first baseball and softball complex of its kind in Nebraska. SGYC will host instructional clinics, camps, games and tournaments for youth from Lincoln, the region, and across the nation on its eight all-turf fields. Additionally, SGYC will serve as the home field for Nebraska Wesleyan University's baseball and softball teams. The University of Nebraska Athletic Department will also utilize one of the fields as a practice facility for the Husker baseball and softball teams.

"Our goal at Sandhills Global Youth Complex is to provide an elite experience for young athletes, and our partnership with HiCast Sports Network is an extension of that mission," SGYC Executive Director Joe Fagler said. "By offering live and on-demand streaming, we are making our facility and its events more accessible to families and fans while creating new opportunities for players to be seen and celebrated."

In addition to delivering a premier viewing experience, HiCast offers a unique revenue-sharing model with its partner venues, allowing facilities to generate additional income from subscription sales and advertising to engage local and regional sponsors while enhancing their value to teams and event organizers. This collaborative approach underscores HiCast’s commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of youth sports nationwide.

"HiCast Sports Network is proud to partner with Sandhills Global Youth Complex to bring high-quality live and on-demand game coverage to families, coaches and scouts across the country," HiCast Sports Network Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Calabrese said. "Our platform allows fans to stay connected to the Moments That Matter, whether they are watching from the stands or from miles away."

Hanna Roth for Nebraska Wesleyan w/a 2-run HR, her team-leading 3rd of the year, on their home turf at Sandhills Global Youth Complex. NWU beat Coe College 4-3 on 4/19/25.

About HiCast Sports Network
HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports. The company utilizes its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues, including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex, to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes, and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events. In 2024 alone, the platform streamed more than 8.3 million game minutes across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

About Sandhills Global Youth Complex
The nonprofit Sandhills Global Youth Complex is an eight-field, all-turf complex that will host local, regional, and national baseball and softball tournaments. SGYC is home to Nebraska Wesleyan University’s baseball and softball teams and provides local youth baseball and softball instruction and programming. The complex is uniquely located near the Haymarket District, Lincoln’s hotel and entertainment epicenter, making it an ideal destination for teams and visitors. Learn more at www.sandhillsglobalyouthcomplex.com.

HiCast Sports Network Integrates SingleScore to Automate Game Scoring

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, announces the nationwide launch of its new scoreboard integration. SingleScore technology allows scorekeepers to manage on-field scoreboards from a mobile device at the venue. HiCast’s integration of SingleScore technology now seamlessly displays scoreboard data on game livestreams, ensuring real-time accuracy and enhancing the viewing experience for athletes, families and fans watching live or anytime on-demand.

Buckhead Baseball, a cornerstone of Atlanta’s youth sports community for more than 70 years, is the first venue in the nationwide HiCast Sports Network to take advantage of this innovative solution. The volunteer-run park depends on dedicated parents and community members to operate its leagues and maintain its facilities. With HiCast Sports Network’s integrated system, when scorekeepers use the SingleScore mobile app to control the scoreboards on select fields at Bagley Park. HiCast automatically detects when a game begins, instantly displaying a dynamic score bug on the livestream simplifying game management for volunteers and enhancing the digital fan experience. 

"We've teamed up with SingleScore to simplify scorekeeping for our valued venue partners like Buckhead Baseball with the goal of making it easier and more efficient for venue staff or volunteers to manage and track the scoring of games.” HiCast Sports Network Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Calabrese said. “With just one on-field scorekeeper, game updates sync with our live streams, delivering a seamless and immersive experience for families, coaches, and fans, no matter where or when they’re watching." 

"Our league is built on the dedication of volunteers, and HiCast Sport Network’s scoreboard integration streamlines scorekeeping while improving the digital fan experience," Buckhead Baseball Facilities Director Bret White said. “This feature makes it easier for our young athletes and their parents to follow game replays, and find and save memorable moments based on the inning or game score."

As HiCast Sports Network continues expanding its network, youth sports venues across the country can now take advantage of this integrated technology solution to upgrade the use of their existing scoreboards while enhancing the in-person and remote game-day experiences.

HiCast Sports Network Expands in South Carolina with Installation at Styers Athletic Complex

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is proud to announce its latest installation at the Colonel Thomas ‘Buddy’ Styers Athletic Complex @ Grand Park. This partnership brings HiCast’s high-quality livestreaming and video-on-demand capabilities to one of the premier multi-sport venues in the Southeast.

The Styers Athletic Complex is set to host 45 travel tournaments across multiple sports in 2025, including 7v7 football, adult slowpitch softball, senior slowpitch softball, adult kickball, youth fastpitch softball, youth baseball and youth soccer. Additionally, the venue will serve as a home for collegiate and high school baseball and softball teams participating in The Ripken Experience® Spring Training, as well as City of Myrtle Beach Recreation League baseball (Spring & Fall), softball (Spring) and senior softball (Spring/Fall). The facility anticipates over 250,000 visits in 2025—bringing a significant economic and tourism impact to the Myrtle Beach area—with more than 2,000 teams and 30,000 athletes projected to compete at the complex this year.

"Our partnership with the Colonel Thomas ‘Buddy’ Styers Athletic Complex represents an exciting step in our mission to connect communities through youth sports," HiCast Sports Network Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Calabrese said. "The Styers Athletic Complex is a premier destination for youth athletics and we are honored to bring our technology to their world-class facility."

Beyond delivering a premier viewing experience, Atlanta-based HiCast offers a unique revenue-sharing model with its partner venues that allow facilities to generate additional income while enhancing their value to teams and event organizers. This collaborative approach underscores HiCast’s commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of youth sports nationwide.

"Bringing HiCast Sports Network to the Colonel Thomas ‘Buddy’ Styers Athletic Complex is a significant milestone for Grand Park," City of Myrtle Beach Sports Tourism Director Tim Huber said. "This technology not only enhances the experience for players and their families but also strengthens our position as a premier destination for youth sports. We’re excited to see how HiCast will help us connect our local community with fans and athletes across the country."

HiCast Sports Network Partners with Jackie Robinson Training Complex to Livestream Presidents' Day Challenge

Jackie Robinson slides during Spring Training at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. in 1955. Courtesy of Major League Baseball.

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, will livestream the Presidents' Day Challenge presented by the Cleveland Clinic hosted by the Jackie Robinson Training Complex from Feb. 15-17. Taking place during Black History Month, the Jackie Robinson Training Complex celebrates Jackie Robinson’s enduring legacy. This historic venue inspires the future of baseball and softball by bringing youth athletes, families and fans closer to the game in meaningful ways.

HiCast’s patented technology will stream games from all nine fields at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, including three fields equipped with AI-powered cameras offering an automated produced feed blending home plate and centerfield views. By livestreaming key events held at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, such as the recent USA Softball High Performance Program National Selection Event and the upcoming Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Regionals and World Series, HiCast increases visibility for young athletes and contributes to Major League Baseball’s (MLB) ‘PLAY BALL’ initiative connecting young people with baseball and softball and helping close equity gaps in access to the game.

"We’re proud to partner with HiCast Sports Network to make events here at our historic complex accessible to fans worldwide,” said Vice President Rachelle Madrigal who oversees operations for the Jackie Robinson Training Complex for MLB’s Baseball and Softball Development Department. “It’s moving to look back at a black and white photograph of Jackie Robinson’s slide during spring training here in 1955 and to now see young athletes saving and sharing HiCast video highlights of their own memorable moments on our fields. This technology makes it easier for families to support and celebrate youth athletes.”

Participating teams and their locations include Chester Springs, Pa. (Penn Crush 9U); Long Island, N.Y. (Hicksville Hurricanes 9U); Doral, Fla. (Team Blanco 9U, 12U, 14U); Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Venom 9U, 10U, 11U, 13U); Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Treasure Coast Tide 9U, Naturals Florida 13U, 14U); Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (South Florida Thunder 10U); Westwood, N.J. (Tri-State Bluejays 10U); Broomall, Pa. (ASBA - Broomall 10U); North Aurora, Ill. (Illinois Savage 10U, 12U); West Chester, Pa. (West Chester Dragons 10U, 11U, 12U, 16U, 18U); Elkhorn, Wis. (Team GTS 11U, 13U, 14U, 16U); Mount Dora, Fla. (Eustis Baseball Academy 11U, CBU Eustis Select Thomas 13U); Jacksonville, Fla. (San Jose Money Ballers 12U); West Pines, Fla. (West Pines Cobras 12U); Vadnais Heights, Minn. (Minnesota Blizzard 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U, 18U); Lithia, Fla. (Dover Bombers 12U); Boca Raton, Fla. (West Boca Panthers Orange 13U); Conshohocken, Pa. (Uncommon Prospects Black 13U); Plantation, Fla. (Canes Premier 13U); Boucherville, Canada (De Mortagne Black 13U, De Mortagne Red 13U, De Mortagne 14U); Melbourne, Fla. (Five Star Space Coast 12U, 14U); Coatesville, Pa. (Mid-Atlantic Misfits 16U); Blaine, Minn. (Complete Athlete Baseball 16U); Warminster, Pa. (ASBA Futures 2027 Gold 16U); Mahwah, N.J. (NJ Dbacks 16U); Westchester County, N.Y. (Elmsford Bulldogs 15U); and Lewistown, Pa. (Mifflin County Baseball 18U).

The tournament will be available to watch live or anytime on-demand through HiCast Sports Network on desktop or mobile devices. Games remain accessible for 90 days, allowing athletes and families to replay, save and share their favorite Moments That Matter. To sign up and review subscription options, visit hicastsports.com/jackierobinsoncomplex. Visit the HiCast Sports Network Vimeo channel to watch highlights, including Lily Kwis' two-run RBI triple that was captured by her father and HiCast Sports Network subscriber, Keith Kwis, during the USA Softball High Performance Program National Selection Event on Dec. 13 at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

About HiCast Sports Network
HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports, utilizing its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events encompassing more than eight million game minutes in 2024 across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Image courtesy of Jackie Robinson Training Complex

HiCast Sports Network COO & Co-founder Stephanie Calabrese Interview on Business RadioX Podcast

"We got together and thought, gosh, there’s got to be a way that we can set up one camera that would record an entire game. And then each of us, as parents, could just go in and grab the moments of our own kids that we wanted to preserve. So we set out on that journey back in 2010, which was before live streaming was actually even a possibility, and just evolved a prototype into a product, and we’ve been building on it ever since."

Hear our story from COO Stephanie Calabrese on the Business RadioX® podcast episode just released today. A 19-minute listen. You’ll find the episode at the link below and the Business RadioX® podcast series on all major podcast platforms.

https://businessradiox.com/podcast/highvelocityradio/hicast-sports-network/

Catch the USA Softball 2024 High Performance Program National Selection Event at Jackie Robinson Training Complex

We are proud to team up with our venue partner, the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, to cover the USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) National Selection Event this Friday 12/13 - Sunday 12/15 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Top softball players will showcase their skills in a series of on-field evaluations and scrimmages in front of the U.S. Junior Women’s National Team Selection Committee and HPP evaluators — including U.S. Olympians and professional softball athletes — for a chance to be selected to age-specific U.S. Junior Women’s National Team rosters based on scheduled events for the 2024 season.

Follow the action LIVE or replay anytime on-demand: https://watch.hcst.me
Great viewing opportunity to inspire youth softball players!

Event info here: https://www.usasoftball.com/hpp/2024-hpp-national-selection-event/

HiCast Sports Network Teams Up with Rawlings, Connects Brands with the Fast-Growing Youth Sports Industry

HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, will continue to build on its advertising success with Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc.® and expand new sponsorship opportunities in 2025. These offerings provide family-friendly brands substantial reach and engagement in the $37.5 billion youth sports industry, allowing national, regional and local advertisers to engage with athletes and their families through more than 250 livestreams at elite sports venues nationwide.

HiCast Sports Network’s platform has enabled brands like Rawlings to connect directly with families, athletes and coaches through targeted advertising campaigns. Since launching earlier this year, Rawlings has executed seven campaigns across the HiCast Sports Network, reaching thousands of viewers and effectively engaging youth sports audiences. HiCast’s ads have contributed to over 81 percent year-over-year growth in referral traffic and engaged users on Rawlings' site, with a 17 percent increase in revenue from connected TV activities.

“We are committed to continuing to enhance our digital fan experience while ensuring that subscription pricing remains affordable for families,” HiCast Sports Network Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Calabrese said. “Building a robust advertising engine within our platform gives us and our venue partners the opportunity to collaborate with sponsors in a new way that enhances digital ad impressions and conversions.”

Rawlings’ Perspective on Partnership Impact:

Rawlings Digital Marketing Director Mike Poepping said HiCast Sports Network enabled Rawlings to achieve core marketing goals that align with its brand mission. “Our goals are always to immerse ourselves in the athletes’ backyards to help them see where our equipment can help them succeed and grow their passion for the game of baseball or softball,” Poepping noted. “HiCast Sports Network allows us to reach those athletes and decision makers while they are enjoying their favorite pastime, so we can match them up with the correct gear for their needs as they arise.”

Poepping highlighted that video advertising performance on the HiCast Sports Network has been highly effective, describing it as “equally beneficial to other CTV (Connected TV) and live-streaming ad networks we’ve used because we’re able to target specific ages and skill levels of play with products that suit those athletes in that moment dynamically as [Rawlings] scales. More well-targeted messaging and offers lead to more interest and buy-in from consumers, which is why this relationship has been great.”

Furthermore, Poepping emphasized his appreciation for the advanced targeting capabilities that HiCast provides, stating, “I appreciate the targeting of fields/complexes, athletes/teams, and the different ad types to make sure we’re effective in marketing and sales, but more importantly so we don’t annoy or upset end users/consumers while they try to watch their athlete blossom.”

Reflecting on future plans, Poepping noted that partnering with HiCast has influenced Rawlings’ marketing strategy for 2025. “HiCast has helped us see the need to stay immersed at the local, field level to ensure we’re meeting our athletes and their families where they are at, and as their needs for equipment arise,” he shared.

Advanced Advertising Features

HiCast Sports Network’s platform offers brands customizable options for flexible, targeted advertising:

- Campaign Versatility: Brands can choose from network-wide, venue-specific or sport-specific campaigns, strategically reaching audiences by event type, user group and location.

- Interactive Video Ads: Clickable ads provide a direct link to brand landing pages, exclusive offers or promotional codes, giving audiences immediate access to products or services.

- Comprehensive Reporting: Brands receive detailed monthly reports with insights on ad impressions, click-through and view-through rates, enabling them to monitor and refine their campaigns for maximum engagement.

Supporting Venue Partners through Sponsorships:

In addition to delivering effective brand connections, HiCast Sports supports venue partners through a revenue-sharing model. This arrangement generates valuable revenue for participating venues, allowing them to reinvest in youth sports programs and enhance their offerings to athletes and communities.

Developing Future Brand Partnerships:

As the youth sports industry grows, HiCast Sports Network is committed to working with brands whose goals align with its family-friendly, community-focused mission. This expanded approach reinforces HiCast’s commitment to delivering meaningful brand engagement opportunities while supporting the ongoing growth and enrichment of the youth sports ecosystem.

“Historically, banners on fences or in gyms have been the primary way for brands and businesses to gain in-park exposure when sponsoring youth sports,” Calabrese said. “Our platform supports venue partners by offering digital sponsorship opportunities that reach a broader yet more targeted audience, allowing viewers to connect directly and immediately to products and services of interest. Working with brands like Rawlings allows us to make meaningful connections at the heart of the game, and we’re excited to keep building on that shared commitment to support our viewers and the sport they love.” For sponsorship inquiries and more information on HiCast’s advertising solutions, visit HiCastSports.com.

About HiCast Sports Network:

HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports, utilizing its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events encompassing nearly eight million game minutes year-to-date across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

About Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc.®:

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard, Fielding Base and Glove of Major League Baseball® and the Official Baseball of Minor League Baseball™.

HiCast Sports Network Upgrades Video Streaming Capabilities for Soccer & Football Events at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

HiCast Sports Network, a leader in innovative video streaming solutions for youth and amateur sporting events, will offer an enhanced viewing experience for family members and fans interested in events taking place at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center. Viewers will see a difference starting with the 15th Annual Kalahari Cup hosted by Bay Area Soccer League from  Oct. 25 to 27. HiCast will feature a new view of the primary soccer field (Field 1), where the viewer will receive a broadcast-quality production that auto-tracks the action on the field for family members watching from home or anywhere in the world. 

HiCast Sports is already known for its cutting-edge, patented streaming technology used at premier venues such as the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Florida, The Ripken Experience® baseball venues in South Carolina, Tennessee and Maryland, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex in Georgia. 

"HiCast Sports Network has provided an invaluable service for our patrons this year, allowing families to stay connected while watching our baseball and softball events live or anytime on-demand," Sports Force General Manager Mike Virgin said. "We’re thrilled to continue to enhance the fan experience for soccer and football through our partnership with HiCast.”

Sports Force Parks' state-of-the-art facilities offer the perfect backdrop for HiCast Sports to showcase its streaming capabilities for a multi-sport complex.

“Our success with baseball, softball and volleyball has demonstrated the impact of making youth sporting events accessible to families, coaches and scouts everywhere,” said Stephanie Calabrese, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of HiCast Sports Network. “Expanding our quality coverage for rectangular surface sports including soccer, football and lacrosse will help free up more parents at the park so they can put their phones down and stay in the moment with their kids. They can trust us to cover the moments that matter for them.”

About HiCast Sports Network
HiCast Sports Network is a leading live and video-on-demand streaming platform and subscription-based service for amateur and youth sports, utilizing its patented technology to put games and the Moments That Matter™ in the hands of fans everywhere. HiCast partners with top-tier sports venues including the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Ripken Baseball, and A5 Volleyball Sportsplex to deliver a premium viewing experience to families, coaches, athletes and scouts. HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched thousands of youth sports events encompassing nearly eight million game minutes year-to-date across more than 250 livestreams in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Viginia.

How to Find a Game On-Demand and Tag & Share Highlights

Tagging and sharing highlights from your games is simple. You can save as many tags as you like while your subscription is active. Any highlights you save will remain accessible to you on your account even after your subscriptions expires. Watch the video above. Below is the text script for quick reference:

Let’s find a game on-demand and save and share a highlight.

First, select the venue from our list of venues or search for it by typing the name in the search field.

On the venue screen, select the field where you played the game.

On the field screen, the view will default to today’s date or the most recent date of video coverage. To view a game in the past, tap on the “Watch On-Demand” tab, then tap on the date menu and choose the date of your game. All games are accessible on-demand for 90 days from date of play.

Next, choose the hour for the start time of your game. In this example, I’ll choose 9am. When I attended the game at the venue, I noted that the great play occurred at 9:22am, so I’ll scan through the hour to 9:21am. When the moment you want to save occurs just tap the TAG button.

Tools will appear below the video to name and trim the 60-second highlight. Drag the start point to the beginning of the moment, then play the video and note the end time of the moment. In this example, the moment ends at 9:22:16, so I’ll drag the end point to that time. Then tap in the name field to add a name for your highlight.

Now you are ready to save the tag. Tap ‘Save and Share’ to share the highlight with HiCast so we can potentially share it in our Featured highlights and social media. Tap ‘Save’ if you do not want to share the highlight with us at that time.

To view, edit, download and share your highlight with family and friends, tap on “My Highlights” from the primary navigation. Then tap on the highlight from your list. They will appear in chronological order with the most recent at the top.

Tap on the orange more icon (…) to reveal the menu of options.

Select ‘Copy Link’ to save and share a link to this highlight in a text message or email. Any viewer will be able to watch your highlight via this link.

Select ‘Submit to HiCast’ if you want to share the highlight with us so we can potentially share it in our Featured highlights and social media. The Player Profile dialog will appear so you can tell us more about your player and the moment.

Select ‘Download’ to download the highlight to you computer or mobile device. This generates an mp4 file you can save and upload to Instagram or TikTok. We will also send an email to you with the video highlight making it easy to save to your mobile device’s photo library.

Select ‘Go to On-Demand Hour’ to quickly return to the hour of this highight in the on-demand footage. This give you quick access to recreate the highlight or to create more highlights from this game.

Still have questions? Contact our help desk at support@hicastsports.com

Get in the Game by Joining Our Volunteer Scorekeeping Program

We’re thrilled to launch and announce our Volunteer Scorekeeping Program. This program is a great opportunity for any HiCast Sports user (age 14 & up) to score games at participating venues across our network. While some of our venues have staff assigned to run scoreboards on our livestreams, others don't have these resources. This is where YOU come in! Whether you’re seated in the stands at the venue or watching live from home, you can now run the scoreboard for your teams, earn points for each game you score, and redeem those points for rewards including HiCast Credit toward new and recurring subscriptions. You do not need an active subscription to enroll in the program and start scoring games today.

Get all the details about the program, join the team, and starting scoring points toward HiCast rewards today!

Celebrating Fathers and the Moments That Matter™

Today, we’re kicking off our Father’s Day HiCast Highlight Contest. Share your best HiCast game highlights with us now through Father's Day on Sunday, June 18th for a chance to win a FREE Annual HiCast Family Pass for your dad, grandad or father-figure (a $215.93 value) and a Rawlings drawstring bag for your featured player!

How to enter your HiCast highlight:

1. Login here: https://watch.hcst.me

2. Select "My Highlights" in top navigation.

3. Tap on the highlight(s) you want to submit to us.

4. Tap the orange (...) icon and select "Submit to HiCast"

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5. If you have not yet added your player's profile, tap "Add Player Profile" and fill in the fields, then tap the "Update" button. Be sure to add your player profile to your account so we can feature your player's name, team name and age division, and social tags in any HiCast highlights you submit to us to be featured in our product and across our social media.

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6. Select your player from the drop-down menu on the submission form, share some details about the moment, and tap the "Submit" button.

We feature highlights daily, so follow us in FB, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to see if you've been featured and we’ll announce the winner on Monday, June 19th.

Not sure how to watch a game on-demand and save and share highlights?

All recorded game footage is accessible to watch on-demand for 90 days from date of play. You can save, download and/or share highlights from our game footage. Each highlight can be up to 60 seconds in length, and you can create as many as you like while you have an active subscription. Any highlights you save remain saved and accessible to you on your account after you cancel your pass.

To find a game from the past to view on-demand:

1. Select the venue or search for it on our home page. You can search by venue name, city, state or sport.

2. The Venue screen will show a list of field/court numbers or names. Tap a field/court to view games on that field. The display will show the live or most recent date available of game video. To choose a day in the past, tap the "On-Demand" tab over the video player. The video will update.

3. Tap on the date to choose the date of the game you want to watch. Then, choose the hour closest to your game start time. The video will update. Slide the timeline on the video player to fine-tune your time selection within the game. After you watch the current hour, just select the next hour from the hour drop-down menu above the video window to continue watching the game. 

To save, download and/or share a link to a highlight:

1. Just tap the "TAG" button on the video window when you see the moment you want to save. The tag toolbar will appear below the video player displaying 60 seconds past your tag time. You can move the orange sliders to trim your highlight (set start and end time), then tap in the name field to name the highlight. After you tap the Save button, your highlight will be saved to your My Highlights screen. 

2. My Highlights is accessible in the top navigation. To download or share a Highlight, tap on the one you want to share and it will appear for you to view. Tap on the orange more icon (...) on the right and select Copy Link to share a link to your highlight, or Request Download to download it to your desktop or mobile device.

3. If you Copy Link and paste the link to the highlight into a text message, email, FB post, etc., anyone can view the shared highlight on our site. A viewer doesn't need an account to view your highlight. 

4. If you Request Download, we will prepare your highlight for download. Once the file is ready, it will download to your computer or device and we'll email it to the email associated with your account. Video file is a .mp4 format.

If you’ve got questions, give us a shout!

Score! New Scorekeeping /Scoreboard Feature is LIVE

Scorekeeping has been on your wishlist and we’re thrilled to share that HiCast Sports now provides a new scorekeeping and scoreboard feature within our product so our venue partners, tourney organizers, and/or volunteers can keep score on our coverage. Users can now follow match/game scores while watching live, in DVR mode, or anytime on-demand.

Currently, only authorized users have the ability to keep score to ensure accuracy. The decision to score a tourney or a game is up to each of our venue partners, so while we can’t guarantee a scoreboard will be present, our tool makes it easy for our partners to share the score with you to keep you in the game. Over time, we look forward to expanding scorekeeping access to all fan volunteers to increase the amount of games scored across our network.

Volleyball matches can be scored in sets of 3 or 5 and we’ve built in logic to auto advance sets based on set score.

Baseball/Softball games can be scored with basic innings and runs, or more advanced scoring to track balls, strikes, outs and top or bottom of each inning. We’ve built in logic to auto advance innings on the third out and reset counts when a batter reaches a fourth ball or a third strike.

If you are interested to be among our test group of fans to score games in the future (yes, we’ll offer perks!), contact us and we’ll be in touch when we’re ready to roll that out.

Time's Running Out to Save Your Summer Season Moments That Matter™

Did you know that your summer season games are available to watch anytime on-demand? All recorded games are accessible for three months from date of play, so now's the time to replay your games and save and share your best game highlights before they're gone! Here's how...

First, find your game – You'll need to know the venue name, field name/number, date and time of your game to find it in our archive.

1. Login here: https://watch.hcst.me and search for or select the venue name on the home page.

2. Select the field name/number and tap the "View On-Demand" tab above the video.

3. Tap on the date to reveal a calendar and select the date of your game. The video will update. Then select the hour start time of your game. Then just tap play! You can drag the play bar to move within the hour time segment. 

Then, TAG your highlights – You can save as many 1-minute highlights as you like. Any highlights you save remain accessible to you after your subscription is cancelled or expires.

1. While watching on-demand, tap the TAG button.

2. Drag the orange start and end points to define the duration of your highlight up to 60 seconds. Add a name to help identify your highlight, then tap the Save button. Your highlights will be saved to the "My Highlights" page so you can access them anytime.

3. To view, share or download a highlight, go to the "My Highlights" page and tap on a highlight to open it. Then tap the orange (...) icon and select "Copy Link" to quickly share a link to your highlight, or select "Request Download" to download your highlight to your computer or mobile device. And don't forget to "Submit to HiCast" so we can consider featuring your highlight on the "Featured Highlights" page within our product and in social media!

We Want to Feature Your Best HiCast Highlights

You might have noticed that we added a FEATURED link to the top navigation in our product today! Here, we’ll feature the best highlights shared by subscribers across our nationwide network. Our latest share will always appear at the top of the list, but you can search featured highlights by venue, date or sport and sort your results. We’ll also share our favs to our social media accounts in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to give you even more exposure, so follow us to see if you or your teammates get featured! Just follow these steps.

First, setup your Player Profile – This gives us information about your player(s) including their name, team name, age division, sport, position(s) and social media handles so we can tag your player. You can create as many player profiles as you like and update them anytime.

1. Go to your profile menu and select Edit Profile.

2. Tap on the Player Profile tab.

3. Fill in the blank fields to tell us about your player. This information will be saved on your user profile so anytime you submit a highlight to us, you can select the player profile associated with the highlight so we can better promote your player.

Then, submit your Saved Highlight to HiCast 

1. Go to your My Highlights page and tap to select and open the highlight you want to submit.

2. Tap on the orange more icon (...) on the right and select Submit to HiCast.

3. Select your Player Profile to identify the player featured in your highlight and add any additional information in the About The Moment text field so we can get a feel for how the highlight impacted your game. Then tap Submit.

We review and share highlights daily in our Featured section so check back often. Let’s see your best plays so we can help you celebrate them!

HiCast Sports Network Expands Partnership with The Ripken Experience™ to Provide Video Coverage for Its Aberdeen Ballpark

Photo Courtesy of Ripken Baseball

HiCast Sports Network, a game-changing, subscription-based social broadcast company has expanded its partnership with Ripken Baseball to provide live and on-demand video coverage for its nine-field baseball complex in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Amanda Shank, Vice President, Business Development for Ripken Baseball, shares, “HiCast has streamed games at The Ripken Experience™ Pigeon Forge for over two years, giving our teams the opportunity to clip and relive the biggest moments of their tournament experience. We’re excited to bring their best-in-class technology to our guests in Aberdeen and Myrtle Beach.”

This year, The Ripken Experience Aberdeen will host 39 baseball tournaments attracting more than 1,700 9U-16U teams from mid March through late November, in addition to summer camps for teams ages 7U and up.  General Manager Lauren Morris shares, “Our complex is a little bit different from the other Ripken Experience parks largely because of our location, which is right off the I-95 corridor making it a convenient weekend destination for a broad region of travel baseball teams. Beyond Maryland, we attract teams from all over the East Coast throughout the year. For us, it’s not just about baseball, it’s about creating a big league experience – from providing a well-run facility, to experienced umpires, to game announcers and music, to water in the dugouts.” While the tournaments are organized and led by the complex, they also host college games including McDaniel College (MD) and Montclair State University (NJ), as well as local high school and home school games.

Photo Courtesy of Ripken Baseball

General Manager, Lauren Morris, born and raised in Harford County, Maryland, grew up playing softball, lacrosse and soccer. She went on to play soccer in college and interned with the Aberdeen IronBirds, a minor league baseball organization, before going on to work for Ripken Baseball to lead its signature Ripken World Series and other events for the next ten years. Now, she’s one of the few female general managers for a nationally-recognized youth sports complex.

Photo Courtesy of Ripken Baseball

More than 125,000 guests will visit The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen in-person this year under Lauren’s leadership, but now so many more can share the big league experience from anywhere in the world using the HiCast Sports Network. “Being able to provide an experience for guests who are unable to travel to our complex is a huge benefit because they can still be in the action and live those moments while they are happening live. For parents to be able to clip and post highlights of their players’ big moments… that’s pretty cool! Players and families are creating these lifelong memories at our complex and we want them to be able to share them. Our older 16U players can save in-game moments to share with college recruiters who are often not able to watch all the players they’re following in-person. I wish we had that when I was playing sports.”

Photo Courtesy of Ripken Baseball

The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen was established in 2003 by legendary former professional baseball players Cal Ripken, Jr. and brother Bill Ripken in their hometown. The complex has nine replicas of iconic professional ballfields found across the country so youth players can have the experience of what it feels like to play under the lights at Camden Yards or to hit a home run off the Green Monster at Fenway Park. Lauren shares, “We have six all-turf fields and three natural fields with a dedicated team putting down new lines, watering the field, and grooming the infield after each game just like you’d see at a big league game. Our goal is to deliver a ‘can’t wait’ experience for every athlete.” HiCast Sports Network now provides video coverage on seven of the nine fields at The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen with plans to add video coverage on the two newest fields (Citi Field and PNC Park) this summer.

Photo Courtesy of Ripken Baseball

HiCast Sports Network users from around the world have watched more than five million game minutes featuring more than 500,000 athletes playing on more than 200 fields and courts at premier baseball/softball and indoor court venues in Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. HiCast Sports subscribers have saved and shared nearly 250,000 game highlights, the Moments That Matter™ with the people who matter most.

About Ripken Baseball 

Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big-League Experiences, while teaching the values of the game, and how to play it the right way – the Ripken Way. Recently expanding the best experience in youth sports to satellite locations through Ripken Select Tournaments, Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art baseball and softball facilities – The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen (Maryland), The Ripken Experience™ Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), and The Ripken Experience™ Pigeon Forge (Tennessee).