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Riptide Baseball & Softball Academy anchors Durham travel scene with year-round teams and camps
Riptide Baseball & Softball Academy has planted firm roots in Durham’s youth diamond scene, operating travel teams alongside skill programs, clinics and showcase opportunities since its founding in 2012. [3][2]The program’s footprint keeps expanding: Perfect Game lists 15 Riptide teams, while a program fundraiser notes growth to 20 competitive teams for 2025. [1][4]Beyond game weekends, Riptide runs indoor training with cages and mounds, 1‑on‑1 instruction and “Next‑Level” workouts, with no membership required for access. [2][7]Camps and clinics are anchored locally, including a Durham Academy/Riptide day camp with detailed on‑site directions and parking, keeping families close to home while players log reps. [5]The pipeline is producing results: Perfect Game tracks 27 college commitments tied to the organization, underscoring the academy’s focus on development and exposure. [1]Riptide lists a downtown Durham home base at 359 Blackwell St., a central spot that sets up mid‑week work and weekend travel for Triangle families. [7][6]Team info, lesson options and upcoming schedules are posted on the academy’s site. [2]