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The Central Vermont Rizzlers

A community-backed journey toward Cooperstown.

10Months
Aug2027
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The story

It takes more than what happens on the field.

The Central Vermont Rizzlers are a volunteer-run, community-based competitive baseball team working toward an opportunity to compete at Cooperstown All Star Village in August 2027.

Reaching that goal takes commitment from players and families, and a community willing to support them.

The season so far

On the field and off it

  • The Rizzlers team and coaches in front of a red barn
  • A Rizzlers batter swings at a pitch
  • A Rizzlers player slides headfirst into base
  • The Rizzlers catcher catches a pitch in a puff of dust
  • A Rizzlers first baseman reaches for a throw
  • A Rizzlers runner slides into home plate
  • Rizzlers players fist-bumping a coach
  • Rizzlers players mobbing a teammate after a big play
  • A smiling Rizzlers player holding up a baseball
  • The Rizzlers team and coaches with their tournament trophies
  • A Rizzlers outfielder on a field with Vermont hills behind
  • A Rizzlers pitcher delivers a pitch
  • A Rizzlers batter waits for the pitch
  • A Rizzlers batter swings in front of fall colors
  • Rizzlers players throwing fall leaves in the air
  • Rizzlers players sharing cupcakes after a game
  • Rizzlers players and coaches lined up along the baseline
  • Rizzlers players waiting their turn in the dugout
  • The Rizzlers catcher reaches for a pitch at home plate
  • A Rizzlers infielder leaps for a high throw
  • A Rizzlers pitcher throws on a cloudy day
  • Rizzlers players having a snack on the bench
  • A Rizzlers batter swings at a pitch
  • A Rizzlers batter in a red helmet makes contact
  • A Rizzlers player tags a runner sliding into base
  • A Rizzlers pitcher throws with the flag flying behind
  • A Rizzlers pitcher strides toward the plate
  • A Rizzlers batter swings in front of the dugout
  • A Rizzlers player holds a baseball out toward the camera
  • Rizzlers players react from the bench
  • Rizzlers players show off their cleats on the bench
  • A Rizzlers player tags a runner diving back to base
  • A Rizzlers coach high-fives a player
  • A Rizzlers player on a field below a wooded hill
  • A Rizzlers batter swings hard
  • A runner slides into home in a cloud of dust
  • The Rizzlers huddle on the field
  • The Rizzlers pitcher and catcher talk on the mound
  • A Rizzlers batter gets ready to hit
  • A Rizzlers runner slides into home
  • A Rizzlers pitcher delivers a pitch
  • A Rizzlers pitcher throws with a water tower behind
  • A Rizzlers batter follows through on a swing
  • A Rizzlers batter swings at a pitch on a fall day
The goal

What is Cooperstown All Star Village?

Cooperstown All Star Village is a premier 12U youth baseball tournament in Oneonta, NY, near the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Teams from across the country spend a full week competing in games and tournament play.

Players stay together in team bunkhouses and participate in opening ceremonies, skills competitions, and other activities.

It’s considered a bucket-list experience for 12U baseball players.

How you can help

Get the Rizzlers to Cooperstown.

Donate

Give to the Rizzlers’ Cooperstown 2027 campaign on Zeffy.

Donate on Zeffy (opens the Zeffy donation form)

Sponsor the team

Local businesses can back the Rizzlers’ run.

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Volunteer

Help at fundraisers and team events.

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