Newtown will host the 10U Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament at the Glander Field Complex in Fairfield Hills, bringing together the region’s top youth teams for a week of competition.
Tournament Schedule and Venues
The double‑elimination event runs from Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 11, with games scheduled throughout the day on weekends and evening matchups on weeknights.
Newtown’s first contest is set for Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m. against New Fairfield, and the championship game is slated for Friday, July 10, with a potential final on July 11 if a tiebreaker is required.
Newtown’s Road to the Title
The Newtown squad entered the tournament as one of the top seeds after going 4‑0 in pool play in Danbury over the past two weekends, a performance that has raised expectations among coaches and fans alike.
Beyond the on‑field action, the tournament is expected to draw families from across Connecticut, boosting local businesses and reinforcing the town’s reputation as a hub for youth baseball.